Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

U.S. Sugar is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated producer of sugarcane, a leading provider of fresh vegetables and citrus products and a regional short line railroad operator. Headquartered in Clewiston, Florida the company farms more than 200,000 acres in Hendry, Glades, Martin and Palm Beach counties and employs approximately 3,000 people including many high skilled/wage jobs in automated environments.

Produces 650, tons of cane sugar a year, providing nearly 8% of the nation’s sugar production. U.S. Sugar employs nearly 3,000 people including high skilled / high wage jobs in variety of automated environments.

Why U.S. Sugar? Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority.

Reporting to the Electrical Controls Supervisor, this is a rotating position with periodic overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays, working independently or in a team, safely and efficiently maintain, install, and repair electronic equipment, and diagnose malfunctions using applied knowledge and experience.

• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook and comply with all Company, Local, State and Federal regulations relating to Health, Safety, Operations, etc.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions, safety classes, pre-shift meetings, and/or certifications related to the position.
• Have knowledge of, and proficiency in, trouble shooting, installation, fabrication, maintenance, repair and testing of Analog/Digital control loops, PLC’s, various valves, transmitters, controllers, probes, electronic, pneumatic, automatic controls, frequency drives, various motor starters, motors and electrical equipment, power and lighting panel boards, instrumentation and controls, analog and digital control loops, and power distribution equipment, 480V, 240V, 208V, 120V.
• Have knowledge of, and proficiency in, trouble shooting and installing AC/DC multi-wire control systems.
• Applicant must demonstrate the ability and proficiency to perform essential job functions such as:
• Respond to, repair, and/or assist others in breakdowns.
• Use tools and read tape measure, meggers, multimeters and/or other related metering and measuring equipment, and perform mathematical calculations pertaining to the job.
• Maintain written documentation pertaining to the job, including documenting all maintenance and work orders using CMMS.
• Read and apply processes and procedures according to operating and maintenance manuals.
• Operate overhead crane, forklift, man lift.
• Precisely calibrate various measuring instruments.
• Operate PLC equipment using a touch screen.
• Perform load calculations for sizing of wire and breakers according to NEC specifications, and selection and installation of conduit.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow proper safety and housekeeping procedures pertaining to the area.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).
• Demonstrate the ability to work the posted schedule with shift work and overtime as necessary.
• Ability to learn medium and high voltage Power Distribution Systems, i.e. 13.8kVA and lower.

• Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a good work record and disciplinary history.
• Applicant must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions on the job, over the radio, and in the classroom, and to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
• New hires must pass a drug test and other pre-employment background screening, and successfully complete any…