Electrician & Instrument Technician

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

This position is responsible for the electrical repair, preventive, and corrective maintenance tasks on all the equipment and buildings owned, leased, and operated by Port Allen Export Grain Elevator. He/she is responsible for performing all assigned duties safely. He/she is responsible for the compliance of all SHE, GMP, and Port of Baton Rouge rules/regulations at all times.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

· Maintains and repairs the control and instrumentation systems, including level transmitters, switches, probes, temperature transmitters and associated wiring, hazard monitoring systems, 24 V DC and 4/20 ma analog instrumentation circuits. · Works with plant operations to accomplish all tasks in a timely and safe manner. · Notifies Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance or safety problems. · Knows, observes and enforces all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, environmental practices and GMP guidelines. · Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of all electrical systems and components in the facility. · Responsible for the repair of the electrical systems include, but are not limited to, variable speed drives, motors and motor control equipment, PLC and related equipment and power distribution equipment and turbines. · Performs pneumatic troubleshooting, including but not limited to: calculating ranges and set points for switches, transmitters, indicators, recorder and controllers. · Install conduit, wiring, panels, controls and other electrical components for machines and equipment. · Install and maintain light fixtures and related equipment. · Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment. · Makes the necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality. · Maintains thorough knowledge of all related equipment and attends training classes when available. · Applies root cause analysis theory and corrective action steps for continuous improvement. · Supports plant management efforts for improving production efficiencies with electrical resources. · Completes all required safety training and complies with all safety policies. · Follows all department procedural policies and participates in team concept approach. · Notifies supervisor and production management of product quality issues and shuts down equipment if product quality is out of specification. · Performs maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements; always adheres to all equipment safety, quality, and GMP requirements. · Completes work orders on all work performed. Enters actual time, parts, or material used onto each work order. · Performs preventative maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.

· Coordinates all PMs with manufacturing, quality control, and management.

· Provide assistance to other maintenance employees as able and assigned

· Assist in the completion of capital and maintenance projects as able and assigned.

· Look for opportunities to help work get done safer, faster and more cost effective.

· Participate in company activities such as; Safety Committee, Audit committees, employee task forces, etc., when requested.

· Required to work during the shutdown time to complete work orders.

· When necessary, uses catwalks and/or ladders to clear any choke-ups from conveyors that cause the production line to stop.

· Works assigned overtime as needed.

· Perform any additional duties or tasks assigned by management.

Additional Responsibilities

· Keeps work area clean and free from all safety hazards which requires regular bending and occasional lifting.

· Drives Company utility vehicles as necessary in order to perform tasks assigned by plant management, which may include but are not limited to responding to plant or staff emergencies and/or picking up, dropping off or transporting parts, equipment, instruments, supplies and other materials necessary to ensure that the machinery and equipment in the plant remain in good working order.

· Completes tasks as assigned by the Maintenance Superintendent, other plant Superintendents or Shift Supervisors.

· Actively participates in Shift/Team activities including complying with best practices, standard operating procedures and development, maintenance and continuous improvement efforts.

· Actively participates in job-related training as required.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

· Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

· Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.

· Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.

· Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

SHE Responsibilities

· Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules, and procedures.

· Ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to.

· Completes required training for jobs and tasks prior to being assigned work.

· Ensures area is maintained in orderly and safe manner.

· Promptly reports unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards.

· Promptly reports all incidents to management as soon as practicable; no later than 24 hours from time of incident. Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

· Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery

· Knowledge of PLC, Instrumentation, Ladder Logic, MCC’s and Electrical systems

· Requires recall and application of simple or routine rules and/or procedures.

· Comprehension – listen to directions, follow instructions, pay attention to details

· Quality/Customer Focus – commitment to excellence in quality, viewing each customer brand as the most important customer.

· Communicate effectively at all times with co-workers.

Possess instrumentation skill sets such as demonstrated extensive knowledge of 4-20ma loops and demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation calibration: Rosemount, Fisher, and Foxboro.

· Possess controls skill sets such as experience of Allen Bradly logic PLC programing and experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and diagrams.

Physical Demands

· Ability to stand; walk; sit, talk, and listen.

· Use of hands to grasp, handle, pinch, pick-up, and type.

· Climb, balance and reach with hands and arms

· Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

· Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work.

· Depth Perception (ability to judge distances)

Equipment Used

· Telephone, Communication Radio

· Hand and Power Tools

· Use of electrical tools and testing equipment

· Wears proper personal protective equipment (PPE)

· LPS Forklift

Working Conditions

· Work area is an unair-conditioned/heated.

· Work is regularly performed away from the maintenance shop more than half the day.

· Work is regularly performed near moving mechanical parts.

· Open work area shared with other employees

· Noise level: loud (moving mechanical parts, lawn mower, truck)

Employee Supervision

· Close supervision

Decision Making/Accountability

· The Maintenance Technician/Electrician Combination’s dependability directly impacts production requirements needed to fulfill customer needs.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us