Industrial Electrician

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We hire right, train smart, empower our employees to make decisions, and provide ample opportunities for growth and ultimate success.  At ZGC, we are setting the standard and are the premier supplier of quality grains for export markets. Zen-Noh Grain Corporation (ZGC) was formed in 1979 to accomplish the goal of establishing a safe and stable supply of U.S. corn, milo, soybeans, and other U.S. food supplies.  ZGC is a U.S. subsidiary of ZEN-NOH, the largest agricultural cooperative association in Japan. We operate a grain and oilseed export terminal in Convent, Louisiana, which is the highest-handle grain export terminal in the U.S. In recent years, we have expanded our grain origination and export footprint with joint ventures in Brazil, Canada and Hong Kong. In addition to grain trading, we operate a forage processing and export business headquartered in Washington. This job is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day electrical operations at the assigned location(s) ensuring safe, consistent, efficient and profitable operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management of assigned location staff, staffing, logistics, inventory, maintenance, efficiency, quality, and customer service. Additionally, the job incumbent will promote and maintain a positive imagine within their local communities. This job may manage a team of employees, be a project manager, or may be a combination of both. In this job, you will: All job duties may or may not be performed by all job incumbents.  Actual responsibilities will vary depending on daily needs and type of facility and assigned job level. All levels are required to: Fully participate in the company Safety Program and attends daily pre-shift meetings. Perform all duties within compliance of OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations; including wearing appropriate PPE for task being performed. Instruct others on proper use of required PPE for tasks/job being performed. Utilize appropriate tools in proper application and technique, both hand tools and power tools. Other duties as assigned (i.e. audits, inventory monitoring, maintenance needs, housekeeping as needed, etc.) Level 4; beginner level position that works closely with upper level Electricians to learn proper electrical procedures and techniques.  Incumbents at this level should have a basic knowledge of electrical theory gained through a vocational education or equivalent hands on experience and will learn, understand and follow safe work practices. Learn, understand and follow all safety procedures. Grow knowledge of electrical theory and hands on experience. Perform assigned tasks utilizing proper use of electrical test equipment/meters. Consistent communication with upper level Electricians. Install conduit. Level 3; is an experience Electrician who will be responsible for electrical maintenance, preventing breakdowns.  Responsibilities must be performed to follow the National Electric Code and in compliance with State and local building codes.  Incumbents at this level must have completed NCCER Electrical Level 2 or have 3 years’ experience, have a basic understanding of electrical terminology, and understand and follow safe work practices. Locate breakdowns and make necessary repairs in a quick and efficient manner to minimize downtime. Install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes; install new electrical equipment as needed. Utilize blueprints for electrical system installations; locating locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards and other equipment. Install conduit and wiring. Replace items, such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components and join wires in boxes with various specially designed connectors; test for proper connections and electrical compatibility once wiring complete. Record description of daily tasks performed. May connect motors to electrical power and install and maintain the electronic controls for industrial equipment. Perform daily/weekly/monthly PM’s. Assist the shift electrician to keep plant running. Level 2; is an experience Electrician who will inspect and evaluate electrical and electronic equipment ensuring efficient and safe operation.  Incumbents at this level must have an advanced understanding of electrical terminology, beginner level knowledge of PLC and HMI, basic understanding of Compuweigh scale system and of the Gates around the elevator, working knowledge of MCC buckets and starters, general knowledge of electrical blueprints and drawing, and understand and follow safe work practices. Follow recommended maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating equipment, and maintain records on equipment status and maintenance. Ensure tools utilized are clean and perform routine maintenance on special equipment used in electrician's work. Study blueprints and schematics and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment. Connect wires to plugs, switches, controls, light fixtures, traffic controls, appliances, motors, breaker panels, and switchboards. Splice wires by stripping insulation from wire leads, twist, clamp, and/or solder leads together and apply insulating terminal caps using a variety of hand tools; make underground waterproof splices. Disassemble, repair and reassemble or replace defective electrical equipment such as plugs, switches, outlets, controls, ballasts, motors and appliances using hand tools, test equipment, and service manuals. Test installations to check and insure continuity of the circuit, and the compatibility and safety of all components using test equipment such as an ohmmeter, ampmeter, voltmeter, oscilloscope, or battery buzzer. Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble, and i