Journeyman Electrician

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

This job ensures efficient operation of all electrical systems and electrical/electronic components on site. The individual in this job will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the electrical systems, electronic equipment and instrumentation throughout the plant and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgement when a situation dictates.

The JR Simplot Company offers a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, paid holidays, Paid Family Building Leave, matching retirement contributions, and paid vacation.

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and specialized potato-processing equipment such as conveyors, and programmable logic controllers.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Shall have proven and demonstrated history of responsible and safe electrical work and possess a strong knowledge of NEC safety standards and other associated standards and codes.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other maintenance employees, (General Maintenance, Pump Mechanics and Electronics) to diagnose malfunction.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices as appropriate or necessary.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Reads blueprints and all types of electrical schematics.
• Replaces electric motor bearings and rewires motors as necessary or required.
• Operates equipment to test for malfunctions and to verify repairs. Plans layout of wiring and installs wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings.

• Hold current Journeyman Electrical License from the State or Oregon or a State with reciprocity 

• 3+ years related experience and or training

• Current Journeyman Electrical License from the state of Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Maine, Montana, Arkansas, Washington or Wyoming.

Other Responsibilities Include: 

• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Must own and maintain the minimum required quality and quantity of personal hand tools for use on the job as instructed by your supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43.47

Schedule: 12 hour shifts, overtime is paid after 10 hours worked each day

Job Requisition ID: 19305

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Plant - Ontario 

Country: United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **