Electrical Instrumentation Technician - Hereford Ethanol Partners

Job Summary:   In this position, Technician will report to the Maintenance Manager and will be assigned to perform maintenance which includes areas of expertise in electrical maintenance and installation, instrumentation, controls, PLC/DCS programming and troubleshooting. Your primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production by responding to changing conditions in timely manner.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Working in all areas of the plant
• Instrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting
• Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling
• Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS systems
• Programming of PLC/DCS systems
• 60-70% of position is conducting electrical repairs and installations
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as: knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms, on control panels to control process variables such as: flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemicals, by automatic regulation and remote control of processing units such as: heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizer, compressors, exchangers, and other units
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals, such as lights and sounding of horns
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction such as: leaks, breakages and faulty valves Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
• Lubricates equipment

Qualifications:

• Excellent written, verbal and personal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work well with others and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with Maximo the maintenance CMMS system.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc and MIG welding
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the areas of planning, organizing, interpersonal communications
• Strong Electrical Experience required
• PLC/DCS knowledge
• Knowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-net
• Ability to read and update electrical prints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred Interested applicants

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps, lift to 60 lbs. and work at heights.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is regularly exposed to dusty conditions.
• The employee is regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather in all conditions.
• The employee will regularly be exposed to chemicals used in the process.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Hereford Ethanol Partners, LP. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Hereford Ethanol Partners, LP. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities and we will not unlawfully consider any factors of race, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender, disability veteran status or any and all other unlawful biases regarding federal, state or local laws with regard to workers or applicants.

Hereford Ethanol Partners, L.P. participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.