Instrumentation & Electrical Maintenance Electrician

This position is required to be on-site.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.    

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.  

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.  

Fairbury Nutrien Ag Solutions is adding an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to the team to support the maintenance group and continued health of the facility by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment leading to increased uptime and reliability.

What you will do:
 

• Calibrate, install, and conduct preventive maintenance, repair or replace a variety of instruments including but not limited to various pressure, temperature and level devices, and variable frequency drives, electric motors, motor control centers and mechanical relay services
• Assist with the installation and troubleshooting of PLC controlled automated systems including actuated valves, pumps, flow meters, scales and associated interlocks and safety systems
• Manage daily maintenance work-flow activities utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS, specifically SAP), and other instrument software systems
• Electrical work on installation of new services, trouble shooting, grounding and repairs
• Help develop and implement maintenance process improvements and standard work procedures and create additional PM’s to improve plant reliability
• Follow written procedures and complete detailed checklists
• Perform repair, troubleshooting or general plant maintenance work of various types of pumping systems, compressors, generators, reactors, heat exchangers, filters and agitators in operation
• Play a critical role not only in ensuring your own safety but the safety of others and that adhere to all regulatory guidelines (OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, etc.)
• Inspects, repair, installs, modifies and maintains electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment up to 480 volts
• Work closely with contractors, vendors, and internal departments to develop PM standards on equipment
• Perform building and grounds maintenance including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and fabrication.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear; replace defective parts and reassembles equipment

What you will bring:
 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; experience may be considered in lieu of education
• 3+ years’ experience required, preferably maintenance/electrical experience in a chemical, PSM, or liquid fertilizer plant
• Instrumentation / Electrical degree or certification is preferred
• Experience interpreting electrical drawings, one lines, and Process Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), and loop diagrams
• Working knowledge of temperatures, pressure, flows, electronic transmitters
• Ability to inspect, repair, install, modify, and maintain electrical/electronic systems, circuits and equipment
• Working knowledge/troubleshooting pneumatic/electronic instruments, devices and analyzers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with ability to work independently and as a team

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.  

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.  

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