Electrical Engineering & Maintenance Manager

The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation's discerning food service, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities:
Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.;
San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for an Electrical Engineering Maintenance Manager to play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems and major utilities across the plant. This position is responsible for designing, maintaining, and upgrading electrical infrastructure, including substations, Solar (PV + BESS) Systems, main electrical distribution boards, circuit breakers, grounding systems, and electrical controls for both Industrial Processing and Pouch Operations.

Collaborates with department managers and supervisors in the installation and/or construction activities related to capital and technical projects in a plant setting. This leader will also manage automation platforms (SCADA, Ignition) and network systems, driving continuous improvement in plant reliability, energy efficiency, and compliance with food industry standards, at our Toma Tek plant in Firebaugh, CA.

For additional information, please see our "About Us" video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the operation, maintenance, and reliability of substations, solar (PV + BESS) systems, transformers, and Main Electrical distribution boards, and main circuit boards to ensure continuous power supply.
• Oversee electrical systems for boilers, cooling towers, and water systems, while implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot SCADA, Ignition HMI platforms, and industrial network systems to ensure reliable plant automation and connectivity.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and food industry electrical standards, conducting root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead electrical upgrade projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring alignment with plant.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (Master's degree preferred), or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• 7+ years' experience managing engineering and maintenance projects in processing manufacturing operations; union environment preferred.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification, Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP) & ISA Certified Automation Professional desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, credit screen, and to work extended schedule and weekends during the fresh pack season, typically July to early October.

Compensation:

The salary range is $165,000 - $175,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Free parking

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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