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We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.\nSummary\nThis position exists for Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Trainees to gain essential skills through on the job training and hands-on experience in electrical and process control instrumentation in the plant preparing for a career as a certified E&I Technician.\nThis includes maintenance, sanitation, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of all electronic equipment and instrumentation on site. The individual in this position will be required to hold a 2 year degree in Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Technology or be currently enrolled in an accredited Instrumentation Controls and Electrical Technology program.\nKey Responsibilities\nInstalls, operates, and maintains to a high level of reliability central process control equipment and instrumentation including, but not limited to computers, programmable controllers, motor controllers and wiring.\nEnsures instrumentation is tuned and calibrated and performs routine preventive/predictive maintenance on all instrumentation.\nMay assist Engineering and others to ensure programming of PLCs and SCADA is reliable and meets the requirements.\nMay assist Engineering and others in developing plans for electrical and automation systems for capital and other projects.\nPerforms mechanical duties and functions as needed. \nConducts process auditing on a regular basis. \nTroubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment, including automation systems, in order to prevent or minimize equipment and machine downtime.\nIdentifies and performs preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment throughout the facility.Maintains all shop inventories, tools and shop equipment.\nCreates, performs and completes work orders in the system as assigned or as needed, prepares kitting when necessary.\nCoordinates or schedules additional work as needed.\nIdentifies parts needed for work to be done, conducts inventory searches and locates parts.\nDocuments, monitors, maintains, and assists with reporting of shift events, logging Predictive Maintenance data and assists with work planning utilizing information systems and productivity software.\n\nMaintains Company standards for quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others.\nEnsures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.\n\nMaintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.\nMay assist with training other plant personnel.\nEnsures that additional accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards.\nMay assist with training other plant personnel.Rack/un-rack buckets\nTrip tests \nOther needed preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks\n\nThe Trainee must demonstrate proficiency in these tasks within 6000 hours to remain in good standing. \nQualifications\nGeneral Requirements\nAssociates of Applied Science degree or currently enrolled in program to obtain.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nMust be at least 18 years of age (or older where required by law).\nBasic computer skills.\nPhysical Requirements\nLift and carry 50 pounds or more.\nStand and walk for extended periods.\nDemonstrate manual dexterity, mobility, and coordination.\nAbility to work in industrial manufacturing environments.\nMust meet all requirements outlined in the Essential Functions document.\nTraining Program Overview\nFor Trainees who successfully complete the training program, their plant seniority date will be established as their first day in the role of E&I Technician.\nAdditionally, all current employees are welcome to apply for the Trainee program, should they wish to pursue this opportunity.\nTraining Program Overview: This section provides a general overview of the program of training that E&I Trainees will undertake. It is not meant to be exhaustive.\nLevel 1 (0 - 2,184 Hours)\nE&I Trainees must demonstrate proficiency with all assigned E&I Level 1 skills flex tasks within 2184 work hours from their start date.Trainees will undergo weekly reviews to assess progress towards demonstrating proficiency in required tasks in the first 90 days. Following the 90-day period, these reviews will occur on a monthly basis. Failure to demonstrate consistent progress may result disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.\n\nLevel 2 (2,185 - 4,368 Hours)\nE&I Trainees must demonstrate proficiency with all assigned E&I Level 1 and 2 skills flex tasks within 2184-4368 hours\nE&I Trainees will be assigned a Predictive Maintenance Tool certification process or subject matter area expertAll Level 2 Trainees will receive entry level training on a Predictive Maintenance Tool.\n\nLevel 3 (4,368 - 6000 Hours)\nE&I Trainees must demonstrate proficiency with all assigned E&I level 1, 2, and applicable level 3 skills flex tasks as well as demonstrate proficiency in taking Hit Crew calls and getting equipment up and running in a timely manner. Trainees must also assist with the following subject matter areas:Vibration\nFan Balancing\nUE Ultrasonic\nFluke IR\nSchubert Area (subject matter expert)\nLGV/Palletizer Area (subject matter expert)\nMedium Voltage (subject matter expert)\nTerminal splices\nDistribution Room\nRack/un-rack buckets\nTrip tests\nOther needed preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks \n\nThe Trainee must demonstrate proficiency in these tasks within 6000 hours to remain in good standing.\n*Simplot covers all training costs.\nJob Requisition ID: 27177\nTravel Required: None\nLocation(s): GF Idaho Plant - Caldwell\nCountry: United States\n**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.\nIf the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. 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