Electrician 1C

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

OVERVIEW

Shift Electrician 1C will install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and associated controls. They make sure that electrical systems are safe and reliable.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and electrical code specifications.
• Install, examine, replace or repair GRS conduit, EMT conduit, PVC conduit, lighting, electrical wiring, grounding, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, starters, controllers, VFD’s, relays, fuses, coils and other electrical components.
• Follow strict safety procedures when repairing or installing single phase and three phase power distribution systems related to 120/208/240/277/480 and 4160 voltages.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.
• Maintain, repair, install and test switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, rectifiers, relays, capacitors and inductors.
• Maintain, repair, test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, battery banks, circuit breakers and other electrical components.
• Troubleshoot & maintain electrical and electronic control systems, fire alarm, intercom, security and other related devices.
• Perform necessary repairs quickly and safely to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records as required.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control systems as pertaining to motor starters and typical industrial interlocking schemes.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, dependable, good work ethic, organized, safety conscious, and able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to work independently as well as being a team player.
• Must be capable of basic AC/DC circuit analysis.
• Thorough understanding of 120/208/240/277/480 VAC single & 3-phase wiring practices.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities, analytical and mechanical skills.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting to instruments and PLC components

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical maintenance and instrumentation.
• Plant experience in process control and reliability in a manufacturing facility.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED or other equivalency approved by Okeelanta Management.
• A valid Palm Beach County Journeymen License is desirable but not required

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Ability to work a rotating shift.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical control systems as pertaining to motor starters and typical industrial interlocking schemes.
• Must be responsible, self-motivated, dependable, good work ethic, organized, and safety conscious.
• Must be capable of basic AC/DC circuit analysis.
• Basic understanding of programmable logic controllers.
• Thorough understanding of 120/208/240/277/480 VAC single & 3-phase wiring practices.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities, analytical and mechanical skills.
• Must be able to work independently assist with supervision of other electrical dept. members as well as being a team player.
• Work is sometimes strenuous, requires standing for long periods, working off of ladders and scaffolds.
• Work environment may be dusty, dirty, noisy, cramped, hot, wet conditions, confined spaces, ditches and other uncomfortable places.
• Individual must be willing to work days/nights/weekends and/or OT if special circumstances and emergencies arise.
• Work during planned outages as well as unplanned outages, which may include working holidays, nights and weekends.
• Attend job specific training on NFPA-70E, electrical hazards in work place, electrical working clearances, Electrical PPE selection, LOTO, confined space and others. Travel off site may be required.
• Attend safety training, which may require CPR certification, First Aid, and other lifesaving techniques.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Pahokee, FL. Osceola Farms Co.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.