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At Fuji Vegetable Oil, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join our Savannah manufacturing facility. This is an opportunity to work in a stable, growing industrial environment where safety, teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement are valued.

If you enjoy troubleshooting complex industrial systems, solving problems, and making a direct impact on production reliability, we encourage you to apply.

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates
• Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Overtime opportunities available

• Company-funded 401(k) contribution of 12.5%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on your first day of employment
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Telehealth services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Company-provided uniforms and PPE
• Annual boot allowance
• Opportunities for training, development, and career advancement

• This position is currently assigned to day shift
• Future shift assignments may be required based on business needs
• Participation in an on-call rotation is required
• Additional overtime opportunities may be available

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving electrical, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical systems supporting our manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety.

Successful candidates will possess strong troubleshooting abilities, a commitment to safety, and experience working in industrial manufacturing environments.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose and repair 480V motor controls, motor starters, VFDs, and 120VAC control circuits
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment following company safety procedures and NFPA 70E requirements
• Perform electrical testing using appropriate diagnostic equipment

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC and Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment
• Calibrate and maintain process instrumentation, including:
  • Flow transmitters
  • Level transmitters
  • Pressure transmitters
  • Temperature instrumentation
  • Analytical devices
• Utilize HART communicators, RTD calibrators, loop calibrators, thermocouple calibrators, multimeters, and megohmmeters
• Support process control system reliability and optimization

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, heating, cooling, and electromechanical systems
• Participate in root cause failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recommend equipment and process improvements to increase reliability and efficiency
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

• Follow all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations
• Utilize Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, and other required safe work practices
• Identify and address potential safety hazards
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, company standards, and industry best practices

• Assist with identifying and requisitioning critical spare parts
• Support inventory management of electrical and instrumentation components
• Utilize SAP or other maintenance management systems to document work activities

• Associate degree, technical diploma, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent technical training in electrical, instrumentation, industrial maintenance, or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting:
  • Electrical systems
  • Instrumentation systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Mechanical equipment
  • PLC-controlled equipment
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation

• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Experience with ladder logic troubleshooting
• Experience using SAP maintenance software
• Experience in food manufacturing, chemical processing, refining, or other process industries
• Experience performing root cause analysis and reliability-centered maintenance activities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of industrial electrical and instrumentation systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, maintenance personnel, contractors, and leadership

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This role regularly requires employees to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Climb stairs, ladders, and platforms
• Reach, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Utilize tools, instruments, computers, and testing equipment
• Safely observe and respond to equipment operating conditions and workplace hazards
• Work in varying environmental conditions typical of an industrial manufacturing facility

This position supports a 24-hour manufacturing operation. Employees may work around:

• Moving mechanical equipment
• Elevated work areas
• Industrial noise
• Temperature variations
• Dust, vibration, and process-related environmental conditions
• Electrical and mechanical hazards

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and provided.

At Fuji Vegetable Oil, you'll join a company committed to safety, innovation, employee development, and operational excellence. We invest heavily in our employees through exceptional benefits, competitive compensation, industry-leading retirement contributions, and opportunities for career growth.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a stable and growing organization, we'd like to hear from you.

Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,