Electrical Technical Lead (Crew D) Grand Forks GF

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

 The Electrical Technical Lead is a primary member of the electrical department team, this lead is accountable to the Maintenance Manager and Electrical Supervisor.
This individual must have a working knowledge of safe work practices, plant equipment, trouble shooting and repair procedures, and equipment installation under the supervision of the Electrical Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisors, and other members of management. Technician will ensure production equipment is properly configured and set to desired controls to assist with meeting desired operational efficiencies and goals.
The individual in this position will possess a working knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance concepts and procedures, plant equipment maintenance practices and procedures, as well as perform electrical technical training. The individual must be able to perform electrical repairs and installations under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Manager.
The individual in this position will oversee the quality of electrical and provide Electrical Supervisors direct feedback on that quality.  They will evaluate after the fact actions, as well as in-progress maintenance, ensuring quality standards are met and proper procedures followed and utilized.  The Electrical Technical Lead will stop improper maintenance procedures, provide training, and report the situation to the Electrical Supervisor.  The individual in this position will also provide direct input to the maintenance team in the search for constant improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
Food Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Attend and participate in all training activities for the position.  Ensure the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
Ensures sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility.
Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Must be a team player and help to meet operational goals.
Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.
Performs all such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Manager.
Identifies and performs preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment throughout the facility:
Maintains all shop inventories, tools and shop equipment.
Creates, performs and completes work orders in the system as assigned or as needed, prepares kitting when necessary.
Coordinates or schedules additional work as needed.
Identifies parts needed for work to be done, conducts inventory searches and locates parts.
Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment, including automation systems, in order to prevent or minimize equipment and machine downtime.
Inspects electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Assembles, installs, tests, or maintains electrical or electronic wiring, instrumentation, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.
Documents, monitors, maintains, and assists with reporting of shift events, logging Predictive Maintenance data and assist with work planning utilizing information systems and productivity software.
May assist Engineering and others in developing plans for electrical and automation systems for capital and other projects.
Assists with design and layout of electrical and automation systems.
Tests electrical systems or circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as VOMs, or oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
Maintains Company standards for quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others.
Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.
Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company
Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.<