Industrial Electrician

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies. We are collaborative and hard working. We solve tough problems. And we will be better with you.

We are searching for an Industrial Electrician to join our talented maintenance team in Livingston, CA. This position is responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all instruments, control systems and electrical equipment in the plant. If you enjoy variety of tasks in your day-to-day, then Sensient is for you!

• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial control systems and related devices including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), distributed control systems, Servos, and Drives.
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical components including electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber-optic and coaxial cable assemblies, for example.
• Preform preventive maintenance on electrical/electronic equipment as well as components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Perform and document maintenance, installation, fault diagnosis, and repair of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic instruments and systems.
• Inspect, repair and remove all types of, transformers, switches, control equipment, wiring, electrical signal and communication systems, and work with electrical systems.
• Provide proper installation and diagnosis of AC/DC motors and controls, including across the line, soft starters and VFD’s, etc.
• Plan layouts and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus plant wide.

• A degree from an accredited Industrial Electrical, Instrument or Technician program and a minimum of 4 years of electrical experience,or Journeyman Card and Electrician status performing Instrumentation and Electrical duties in a manufacturing, Industrial environment.
• A comprehensive understanding in 3 phase power and its distribution as well as 120vac circuits and pneumatic controls with ability to repair.
• A clear understanding of the N.E.C. Code and the ability to troubleshoot and repair relay circuits, layout and bend conduit to N.E.C specifications, and accurately complete basic load calculations.
• Ability to complete tasks such as installation of motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting fixtures and controls, testing electrical & power circuits and any other electrical devices.
• Determine proper size and specifications of wire, conduit, switches, panels, fuse, etc.
• Inspect motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, lighting, heating, power circuits and any other electrical devices.
• Work safely using PPE (personal protective equipment) and LOTO (lock out tag out) and have received training in ARC flash safety and risk avoidance.
• Able to read, understand and troubleshoot using electrical schematics and ladder logic.
• Flexibility. We are a 24/7 facility, must be available for off shift Call ins and repairs.

• Excellent pay, benefit offering, and development opportunities to include 401(k), stock purchase plans and more.
• Become part of Sensient’s fastest growing business unit!
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
• Opportunity to take self-initiative and lead by example in a team environment.

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.