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• Monday to Friday. $38.09 / hour
• Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision
  Effective 1st of the month following yourhire date
• 2 weeks of vacation per year
• 401K | Fidelity
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• Quarterly Bonus
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Join us as an Instrumentation, Electrical, and Control Technician I! Use your expertise in electrical, instrumentation, and controls to enhance safety and efficiency. Apply today and be part of our high-performance team!

The ICE Technician is skilled in installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Adept at equipment diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and ensuring operational safety and efficiency.

The Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls (ICE) Technician I will assume responsibility for the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware, equipment, and systems utilized throughout the plant for production, quality control, and process safety management (PSM). In addition, the ICE Technician I will conduct regular equipment inspections, diagnose malfunctions via preventive maintenance plans, analyze equipment failures, and assist in determining root causes. The successful candidate will uphold the highest standards of safety and efficiency within our continuous operation facilities.

What you will do:

• Wire, troubleshoot, and perform phase rotation verification for single- and three-phase electric motors (10HP).
• Troubleshoot standard control circuits (24VDC, 120VAC, etc.) and process signals (0-10VDC, 4-20mA, etc.).
• Install (in-kind), troubleshoot, and maintain industrial and motor control hardware, including sensors, operators, indicators, electro-mechanical relays, etc.
• Troubleshoot and replace sacrificial parts (fuses, overloads, etc.) on both energized (120VAC and 24VDC) and de-energized (>120VAC and >24VDC) circuits.
• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain application-specific controllers (smart relays, smart timers, process meters, scale controllers, CEMs, etc.).
• Verify and troubleshoot discrete and analog signals at all points, including and between the control system interface and the field device (valves, instrumentation, etc.).
• Perform adjustments (span, trim, etc.) and setpoint changes on field devices that do not require the use of a field communicator or other specialty interface.
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and electro-pneumatic hardware and systems used for the control and actuation of control valves and other pneumatically controlled hardware.
• Collaborate with equipment- or system-specific vendors and contractors to perform regular inspections and maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Audit the maintenance program (including job plans and defined procedures) and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Understand and comply with all OSHA, state/provincial, and local codes. Participate in plant training and safety programs.

What you will bring:

• Someone with proven ability to work safely on or around electrical equipment or systems in an industrial environment.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of equipment and hardware commonly found in industrial electrical control systems.
• Solid foundational understanding of, as well as the theory behind, basic process control systems, instrumentation hardware, and control devices.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities as well as a proven ability to troubleshoot industrial control system and process control system equipment and hardware.
• Proven ability to read and understand documentation including, but not limited to, electrical schematics, P&IDs job site maps/directions, instruction manuals, and/or written instructions accurately.
• Willingness to collaborate with others and provide support, if needed, in other areas.
• Ability to work in potentially loud and odorous environments, different physical environments, or in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to move about in the processing areas and be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, stand and walk for sustained periods, climb stairs and ladders, bend, reach, push, pull, and enter tanks.

Who you are:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have an Associate's Degree in an accredited program that aligns with the role's requirements AND a minimum of three years' experience working in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment.
• Or, must have completed an array of technical trainings (that, when combined, provide a level of training and education commensurate with an Associate's Degree) and have three to five years of experience working in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment.
• Or, five to seven years of on-the-job training in a maintenance or maintenance-facing role in an industrial environment; in this case, artifacts, documentation, and other supporting details and information must be provided to determine if minimum requirements (skills, understanding, and knowledge) are satisfied.
• Must be able to provide proof of NCCER Instrumentation Level 1 Certification.
• Must be able to provide proof of current NFPA70E certification.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Read, write, and speak in English and work in a team environment.
• Computer literate with prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), SAP experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Food Safety, a plus.
• Must be willing to work any day of the week.
• Must have a basic understanding of OSHA rules.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

Career Growth - Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program - A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

Employee Discount Program - Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Relocation Available:

This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Benefits:

Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .