Instrument & Electrical Technician

Overview

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries.

At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

• Provide safe and reliable equipment and systems to support pipeline and terminal operations.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot high and low voltage electrical systems, instrumentation equipment, and SCADA/Terminal Automation control systems for the pipelines and terminals.
• Ensure efficient 24/7 operation of the pipeline stations by maintaining equipment
• Provide 24/7 support for pipeline operations and provide troubleshooting and general support to terminals and pipeline facilities.
• Assess operating problems with consideration of dangers including high voltage and high-pressure rotating equipment, chemicals, and flammable materials.
• Oversee the construction, installation, and startup of capital projects.
• Develop project scope of work and ensure projects are completed as specified and within budget.
• Coordinate operational and maintenance items for pipeline operations.
• Provide assistance to the area integrity management program.
• Participate in Safety Committee reviews, meetings, discussions and solution development.
• Participate in safety reviews, training and emergency response with the Environmental, Health & Safety group.
• Remain current on safety standards, terminal operating procedures, environmental standards, and industry practices.
• Utilize a wide range of electrical monitoring equipment, computers, calibration devices, and testing equipment.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.

• Up to 2 years of Instrument and Electrical experience or vocational training.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment, and computers.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Must reside within a 30-mile radius of the terminal or be willing to relocate.
• Valid KS driver’s license.

• Petroleum industry experience
• Experience with SCADA and/or terminal automation systems, PLC programming, VFD’s, and HMI’s.
• NACE training
• ISA training
• HAZWOPER Certification

Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMCSA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a  email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.