Electrical Maintenance Supervisor (Ontario, OR)

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

Oversee and coordinate activities of all Electricians, PC Technicians, and Sorter Technicians.  Works with and supports the Production Department by acting as liaison between Production and Maintenance.  Works with the factory teams to actively manage PM’s, Work orders, and various other maintenance activities. This position will assist with all controls related equipment activities to ensure maximum operational potential is realized for the entire factory operation. This includes Technical Skills Management of electrical, electronics, controls programming, mechanical systems (process equipment, packaging equipment), waste treatment, stockroom, building and grounds, utilities systems including but not limited to boiler and ammonia refrigeration. The Electrical and Automation Supervisor will also provide assistance with the development, coordination and execution of maintenance related capital budget items in concert with engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluates electrical systems, products, components, and applications by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of electricity and materials.
• Confirms systems and components capabilities by designing testing methods; testing properties.
• Develops electrical products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Provides electrical controls expertise and guidance for entire factory operation.
• Responsible for leading programming and troubleshooting of all Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and PLC Robotics.
• Develops manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components; soliciting observations from operators.
• Maintains single line diagrams for the factory.
• Assures product quality by designing electrical testing methods; testing finished products and system capabilities.
• Provides guidance and training to hourly electrical technicians in order to comply with State of Oregon law. Assists with the supervision of maintenance staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development.
• Directs maintenance personnel to ensure that all systems operate at their highest capability to meet required production schedules, quality, costs and schedule priorities
• Improves reliability, maintenance and processing methods to reduce cost and avoid loss of production as a result of equipment malfunction or failure time.
• Determines equipment capabilities, safety and operational condition in coordination with the other Supervisors and technicians.
• Develops preventative maintenance procedures that are cost effective and increase the operational life of the equipment.
• Seeks and implements the continuous improvement of the process through equipment improvement modifications.
• Assists in the development of the system and operational standards and corrective actions.
• Coordinates, arranges, and supervises, or provides for the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance in accordance with company operating procedures, practices and financial considerations.

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; Electrical Engineering or related Technical field is strongly preferred

Relevant Experience

• 3+ years related experience and/or training
• Must have ability to acquire and maintain Electrical Supervisory license from State of Oregon
• Minimum of 2 years of related leadership experience in a Manufacturing environment is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a capacity overseeing industrial electricity and power
• Experience using, trouble-shooting and programming Allen Bradley PLCs strongly preferred
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems including ammonia refrigeration and boiler systems is preferred
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices required
• Understanding of direct and overhead cost systems.

Required Certifications

• Journeyman License

Other Information

• Assists workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Evaluates long-term needs in relation to major projects and factory improvements.
• Ensures that equipment and facility are maintained in a safe, operable con