I&E Specialist
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
The Instrumentation & Electrical Specialist is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical and control systems throughout the facility. This role supports efficient production operations by ensuring equipment reliability, implementing preventive maintenance practices, and advancing control system capabilities. The Specialist will also serve as a technical resource for training and continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems and equipment across the facility.
- Perform and support preventive maintenance (PM) procedures on electrical and control systems.
- Supervises, trains, and develops sanitation employees, fostering a skilled and engaged team.
- Assist in the design, installation, and implementation of new control systems and upgrades.
- Research and develop improved electrical controls and automation processes to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Track, analyze, and resolve recurring electrical issues through root cause identification and corrective actions.
- Identify equipment weaknesses related to electrical systems and recommend effective solutions.
- Maintain a strong understanding of electrical systems and controls to support safe and efficient operations.
- Train operators and maintenance technicians on equipment functionality, troubleshooting, and best practices.
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to ensure uninterrupted and efficient production.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Education or Experience:
- Education: High School Diploma/GED; any and all other electrical certifications to include technical college and/or manufacturing certifications. i.e. Allen Bradley, Square D, etc.
- Experience: Industrial electrical experience required; prefer 2–4 years of documented experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment; Industrial electrical experience, extensive schematic reading capability, PLC coding/troubleshooting.
BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams; experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation, and automation
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Effective communication skills for training and cross-functional collaboration and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- The selection process is based on a panel interview, a series of standardized and/or hands on testing issued by the company/third party testing facility. This is a progressionary position; level 3 must be achieved by 18 months from start date.
Why Work for Pilgrim’s?
- Schedule: Monday – Friday with occasional weekends;
- Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
- Base salary range: $41,600 - $48,429 based on experience;
- Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
- 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
- Better Futures
The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.
About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.