Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

ADM

Decatur, IL

Estimated pay: Est. $30–$51/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer, Corn Plant– Decatur, IL. This is an exempt level position. Job Summary: This position is responsible for leading the day-to-day E/I operations of one of ADM’s largest organizations. You will be responsible for ensuring safe and successful operational activities while maintaining compliance with company policies, government regulation and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, FDA, USDA, FRA, HACCP, etc.) The person in this role will have previous experience in maintenance leadership positions and be an expert in E/I programs, standards, and best practices. They will spend a significant amount of time in the field mentoring, providing support, and auditing practices and policies. They will display a commitment to, lead, participate and support safety engagement. They will support the team’s growth in training, capabilities, and experiences using development plans. They will ensure good team communication and alignment through regular performance and development conversations with colleagues and other leaders across the complex. Key Responsibilities: Respond to department, personnel, process, product, and environmental emergencies. Require safety and compliance with all state and federal regulations, and ADM policies Guide the E/I department in a manner that results in a cohesive, focused, positive climate to achieve organizational goals Drive predictive and preventative programs aligned with NFPA 70E Create and lead an effective training program for new and existing E/I techs. Identifying and prioritizing Instrumentation and electrical improvement projects. Embrace an owner’s mindset by managing costs and continuously focus on efficiency improvement. Provide mentorship, accountability, and disciplinary support as necessary. Maintain a high degree of availability to a 24/7 operation. Write all major electrical improvement AFE’s. Communicate and evaluate job scope and best practices with process and project engineers during project scope development. Create and audit all electrical PM programs, from transformers, mains, sub mains, MCC buckets. Oversee the work of high voltage electrical contractors and establish schedules for inspections, cleaning, and repair tasks. Monitor and track PdMA data collection. Monitor all UPS / battery backup systems, track, and upgrade components to increase reliability. Create and schedule Medium voltage PM program (transformers, GIS gear, Mains, Sub Mains) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline. 10+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience 5+ years of industrial maintenance in a continuous process environment with demonstrated leadership experience supervising technical maintenance personnel. Medium voltage power distribution experience (up to 34.5 KV) Strong maintenance, reliability, and controls knowledge Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills demonstrated in planning, prioritization, and organizational skills Working Conditions: Dust and chemical exposure requiring PPE at times The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed Seasonal temperatures will range from below freezing and up to or exceeding 100 degrees in some areas with both inside and outside work requirements. Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift. Physical Requirements: Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 55 pounds overhead Lifting or carrying of weights over 50 pounds is rare. Employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than 50 pounds Able traverse up to four miles during a workday Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently during a workday. May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing Able to operate equipment or diagnose / detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights. May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights Occasional work is required in and around confined spaces Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:114980BR