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Process Control Intern

Louis Dreyfus

Process Control Intern

Port Allen, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    This position plans and assists in the supervision of electricians and instrument technicians conducting maintenance and repairs of operating equipment for an export grain and oilseed facility.

     

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Supporting overall objectives of the maintenance department including establishing the commitment to zero culture • Maintaining a good working knowledge of Safety, Health, and Environmental policies, rules, and procedures pertinent to area of responsibility and ensuring all applicable requirements are adhered • Setting proper expectations and overseeing proper adherence to all life critical permits for all tasks performed by all employees under their supervision. • Leading actively and visibly in the field by conducting inspections, removing barriers, towards the safe and efficient execution of electrical and instrumentations repairs • Leading electricians and instrument technicians by coaching, mentoring, and day to day supervision • Working with the planner scheduler to plan all predictive, preventive and corrective work pertaining to electrical, instrumentation and control systems. • Determining employee skill levels and ensuring skillset needed for the maintenance and repairs of all electrical, instrumentation, and control systems is available. • Holding regular meetings with personnel to plan/isolate and repair equipment • Planning and executing emergent repairs to electrical, instrumentation and control systems • Collaborating with the Parts Lead to procure all required parts for the electrical, instrumentation, and control systems • Utilizing CMMS system to document work and parts utilized in repairs • Maintaining and updating equipment information including parts data and the repairing of files. • Planning and supervising jobs and projects as directed to ensure a safe, timely and cost-effective outcome. • Collecting and processing predictive/reliability data from electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. • Maintaining good communication with production personnel and Maintenance Superintendent. • Learning plant process and procedures for better understanding of how equipment is utilized. • Ensuring employees are provided required training for area, jobs, and tasks prior to assigning work. • Reporting unsafe working conditions to management and communicates potential hazards to affected employees. • Performing job/cost analysis, safety/risk analysis, and preventative maintenance analysis for electrical, instrumentation and control equipment. • Leading and/or participating in RCA for major failures of electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment. • Ensuring orderly shift change by communicating issues and/or ongoing tasks with operations staff, Maintenance Superintendent, and maintenance staff. • Collecting, recording and analyzing production (including downtime) data to optimize efficiencies and product quality. • Conducting annual performance evaluations. • Performing all required inspection rounds, which includes recording all visual damage and mechanical problems that occur while on shift.

     

    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Ensuring the work area is kept clean and free from safety hazards. • Conducting “toolbox” maintenance and safety meetings as required • Accepting and carrying out other duties as assigned.

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    Off-shift call-in requirements when needed. Extensions of regular working hours are necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training, or to respond to emergencies. Depending on business conditions and seasonal demands night, weekend, and holiday work is not uncommon. Frequent visits to industrial operation areas are necessary with exposure to a variety of temperatures, prevailing weather conditions, and some exposure to chemicals, gases, vapors, dust, odors and flammable liquids. There will be occasional exposure to areas with wet floors and high volume of noise. Position will require some stair climbing. Work is sometimes above ground level.

     

    EMPLOYEE SUPERVISION:

    Assists Maintenance Manager in directing electricians and maintenance personnel

     

    DECISION MAKING/ACCOUNTABILITY:

    Plans and assists with the controlling of maintenance functions and staff at an export grain and oilseed facility. Plans and allocates the work of maintenance personnel to achieve daily production goals. Investigates and resolves any operating equipment issues. Maintenance Planner must follow supervisor’s directions to ensure peak production efficiencies and safe conditions as well as employ an understanding of Company standards and government regulations with respect to areas of responsibility to ensure ongoing compliance. This position must participate in plant start-ups and shut-downs as directed.

     

    COMPANY CONFORMANCE STATEMENTS:

    In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

    • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
    • Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
    • Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
    • Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

     

    Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

    Required Skills

    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

    The following are basic qualifications:

    • Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems associated with the operation of bulk handling equipment (PLC, VFD, ladder logic).

    • Knowledge of electrical distribution systems

    • Knowledge of bulk conveying equipment and systems

    • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery

    • Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements the facility operates under (e.g., OSHA, EPA, BATF, NDEQ)

    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

    • Ability to give direction with respect to operation/repair

    • Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and

    • move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.      

    • Strong leadership skills

    • Experience with PC based maintenance programs and conducts training and follow up with technicians in the use of these systems

                   

    The following is the preferred qualification:

    • Knowledge of ISO 9000

    Required Experience

    At least 5 years of experience in each of the following areas:

    • Maintenance supervision • Repairing of electrical instrumentation and control systems including PLC, VFD, ladder logic. • Troubleshooting and repairing of electrical systems including transformers and other electrical power distribution equipment.

  • Qualifications

    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

    The following are basic qualifications:

    • Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems associated with the operation of bulk handling equipment (PLC, VFD, ladder logic).

    • Knowledge of electrical distribution systems

    • Knowledge of bulk conveying equipment and systems

    • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures and industrial processing machinery

    • Knowledge of manufacturing regulatory and safety requirements the facility operates under (e.g., OSHA, EPA, BATF, NDEQ)

    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

    • Ability to give direction with respect to operation/repair

    • Ability to climb stairs and ladders as well as work at extended heights of 175 feet, manage confined space entry, withstand extended periods of walking and standing, and

    • move manufacturing materials, products and equipment of 50 pounds or more, which requires regular bending and lifting.      

    • Strong leadership skills

    • Experience with PC based maintenance programs and conducts training and follow up with technicians in the use of these systems

                   

    The following is the preferred qualification:

    • Knowledge of ISO 9000
  • Industry
    Financial Services