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Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician supports safe and efficient operations at the Burns Harbor export grain elevator by maintaining and troubleshooting all electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. This role ensures reliable performance of conveying, storage, and load-out equipment by performing electrical repairs, supporting process controls, and completing preventive maintenance, while also providing mechanical assistance as needed to keep grain handling operations running smoothly.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) - Primary Focus

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all plant electrical, control, and instrumentation systems, including:

o Level transmitters, switches, probes, temperature transmitters, and associated wiring

o Hazard monitoring systems

o 24 V DC control circuits and 4-20 mA analog loops

Diagnose and repair all electrical systems and components throughout the facility.

Maintain and service electrical systems such as:

o Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

o Electric motors and motor control centers (MCCs)

o PLCs and related control hardware

o Electrical power distribution equipment

o Turbine electrical controls

Install electrical components including conduit, wiring, panels, controls, and machine-mounted devices.

Install, maintain, and repair lighting systems and related equipment.

Perform pneumatic troubleshooting, including calculating ranges and set points for switches, transmitters, indicators, recorders, and controllers.

Apply electrical technical knowledge to support production uptime, quality, and equipment reliability.

Mechanical Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance on mechanical systems and production equipment, including removal, installation, rebuilding, lubrication, and cleaning.

Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues; determine root cause and implement corrective actions.

Maintain tools, materials, and parts used for repairs and fabrication in the Maintenance Shop.

Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.

Operational & Safety Responsibilities

Partner with plant operations to complete all tasks in a safe, timely manner.

Immediately notify Maintenance Supervisors of any production, maintenance, or safety issues.

Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety rules, environmental requirements, and GMP guidelines.

Make necessary minor adjustments during operation to ensure optimal production and product quality.

Maintain thorough knowledge of all equipment and attend training as required.

Apply root cause analysis and corrective action techniques to support continuous improvement.

Complete all required safety training and adhere to all safety policies, including strict adherence to LOTO procedures.

Complete work orders accurately, including time spent, parts used, and documentation in required systems.

Perform preventive maintenance activities per manufacturer and engineering specifications.

Support capital improvement projects and maintenance projects as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Coordinate preventive maintenance (PM) activities with manufacturing, quality control, and management.

Assist and support other maintenance team members as needed.

Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Participate in company programs (Safety Committee, audits, task forces, etc.) when required.

Assist with piping systems, fittings, and welding as needed.

Perform maintenance on all equipment owned, leased, or operated by LDC, including packaging machines, conveyors, palletizers, stretch wrappers, and sugar feed systems (screw conveyors, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, dense-phase systems, airlocks, etc.).

Work during scheduled shutdowns to complete assigned work orders.

Use catwalks and/or ladders to clear conveyor choke-ups as needed.

Work overtime as required.

Perform any additional duties assigned by management.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Basic qualification:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's license

CMRP desired

Preferred qualification:

Bachelor's Degree, Vocational or Technical School related to maintaining industrial equipment

Experience

Education / Certifications

High school diploma or GED required

Technical degree in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, instrumentation, or related field preferred

Valid driver's license required

Experience

2-3 years of experience in industrial electrical work, instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and/or mechanical repair in an industrial processing or fleet maintenance environment

Related technical degree or certification may count for 1-3 years of experience

requirements are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicable.

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us