The Power and Controls Manager oversees all electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls within the corn wet milling facility. This role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical infrastructure, supports production goals, and leads a team of electricians and technicians.
Requirements
- Leadership & Team Management of 25 -30 employees.
- Supervise and develop electrical maintenance team members.
- Schedule and prioritize electrical work orders to minimize downtime.
- Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
- Develop, implement and audit the electrical planning landscape
- Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems (motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear).
- Oversee instrumentation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA).
- Ensure reliability of power distribution and backup systems.
- Develop and implement electrical PM programs.
- Utilize predictive tools (infrared thermography, motor testing) to prevent failures.
- Ensure adherence to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local electrical codes.
- Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
- Lead electrical safety training for staff.
- Manage electrical aspects of capital projects and plant upgrades.
- Collaborate with engineering on design and installation of new equipment.
- Control electrical maintenance budget.
- Manage spare parts inventory for critical electrical components.
- Size electrical circuits, cables, lighting, protection, and telephony systems.
- Act as equipment inspector to certify electrical and automation equipment according to project requirements.
- Manage electrical and automation tasks as needed.
- Commission, test, and start up electrical equipment, automation systems, and instruments.
- Apply knowledge of automation technology related to logic controllers, communication networks, and control systems at the maintenance level.
- Provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance areas.
- Apply tools in maintenance tasks such as MOC, PSSRs, commissioning, and startup, as well as follow corporate requirements.
- Participate and coordinate with the Power & Control group, electrical engineering and capital project teams.
- Available 24/7, nights and weekends as needed to respond to plant emergencies.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Multiple Healthcare plan choices
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Floating days off
- Parental leave for new parents
- Employee resource groups
- Learning & development programs
