Pilot Plant Maintenance Electrician

Position Overview

• Electrical & Instrumentation Technician - JFB Technical Center
• Work hours: 1st Shift, 6AM-2PM, Monday – Friday
• The realistic pay range for this role is $58,000-63,000.
• This role is a salaried, non-exempt role with annual incentive bonus eligibility.

What We Have to Offer

• Salary is based on a 37.5-hour work week.
• Hours worked between 37.5–40 per week are paid at the regular hourly rate (straight time).
• Hours worked over 40 per week are paid at 1.5x (time and a half).
• Eligible for an annual incentive bonus, based on individual performance and company results.
• Benefits that begin on Day 1.
• 15 days of vacation (increases after 5 years).
• 2-3 personal days per year, plus company holidays (personal days are based on company holiday calendar).
• Paid sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Vacation, personal days, and sick time are prorated based on start date.

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 1st Shift, 6AM-2PM, Monday – Friday
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime support during the week and on weekends as needed.

Key Accountabilities

As part of our manufacturing team, you will

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair:
• Troubleshoot, repair, and continuously improve electrical systems for process equipment across several pilot plants and lab spaces.
• Diagnose and perform diagnostic testing on motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and motor circuits.
• Troubleshoot and replace Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Read and interpret complex wiring diagrams and schematics to effectively troubleshoot circuits.
• Perform and improve electrical preventative and predictive maintenance procedures.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Execute planned corrective maintenance work orders and provide efficient reactive maintenance support to minimize downtime.
• Utilize Continuous Improvement methods, such as root cause analysis and breakdown elimination, to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Coach and train other maintenance and operations team members on best practices.
• Instrumentation & Calibration:
• Troubleshoot and calibrate a wide variety of process control instrumentation, including but not limited to pressure, flow, temperature, humidity, torque, current, and voltage elements.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Comply with all OSHA required electrical safety training and practices.
• Perform daily safety risk assessments, conduct equipment safety audits, and actively promote a safe work environment.
• Collaboration & Communication:
• Work effectively and collaboratively across teams to ensure expectations are met.
• Enable innovation work by partnering across multiple R&D teams.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all levels of team members, including operators, managers, engineers, and R&D personnel across business units.
• Engage in strong partnership with R&D to drive innovative experiments.

Minimum Qualifications

• A two-year trade school certificate in an accredited electrical program OR a minimum of two years of related work experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or manufacturing.
• Proven experience installing and maintaining industrial electrical components.
• Strong understanding, practice, and promotion of electrical safety standards, including NFPA 70E and NEC.
• Experience in reading and interpreting complex electrical wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Understanding of PID closed-loop control.
• Ability to apply root cause analysis to resolve systemic or recurring electrical and control issues.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop others.
• Ability to manage and adjust to multiple priorities effectively in high-activity production environments.
• Effective communication skills with peers and customers.
• Must be able to lift and manipulate 55 pounds.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime during the week and on weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• State of Minnesota Journey Worker or Maintenance Electrician License.
• Basic knowledge and experience working with mechanical drive components, fasteners, and lubrication.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.