Electrical and Instrumentation Technician at UDA – Tempe, Arizona

ABOUT UDA:

United Dairymen of Arizona (UDA) is a local, family-owned, dairy cooperative committed to serve the needs of our members, community, and customers by providing high quality milk and dairy products. As the only milk marketing co-op in the state, UDA oversees the production, processing, and marketing of Arizona's finest milk products from farm to Retail in 48 hours or less. From sweet cream and butter to non-fat dry milk, UDA provides milk products to manufactures and supermarket chains throughout the Grand Canyon State.

Our motto at UDA is “United in Excellence.” The dairy industry's success isn't built on one dairy or brand, its built on the community as a whole - this includes our amazing employees. When you join UDA, you're not just joining a business, you're joining a family. Since 1960 UDA has been headquartered, operated, and managed in Arizona. We strive to provide our employees with rewarding career opportunities aimed at long-term stability, growth, and advancement. We put our heart and soul into our products and value our team who show up, every day and do the work.

JOB SUMMARY:

Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician involves working with electrical systems and instruments at UDA . Their main responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment, such as motors, circuits, and control systems. Will also be working instrumentation devices, which are instruments used to measure and control various processes. These instruments could include pressure gauges, temperature sensors, flow meters, and more. E&I Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring that electrical systems and instrumentation are functioning correctly and safely.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a strong commitment to Safety and Safety initiatives.
• Advanced applied understanding of industrial electrical systems, PLC controls, and instrumentation technology.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Effective problem analysis and problem resolution.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of dairy processing systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment systems and repair.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instructions including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Ability to maintain a strong commitment to Safety and Safety initiatives.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Willingness to be available to work long hours if necessary in case of serious network malfunction.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in related field with background and experience in industrial electrical systems, and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing process as related to industrial maintenance.

Education/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires ability to walk and stand for 12 or more hours at a time.
• Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift, climb ladders, stairs of various heights and carry items in excess of 55 pounds.
• Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items often including items up to 55lbs.
• Requires ability to push and pull items frequently including items 150lbs.
• Requires ability to climb ladders and stairs of various heights including floors of 100ft or more.
• Requires ability to hear and speak and frequently hear and speak in very noisy environments.
• Requires ability to work in varying extreme hot, cold, and wet temperatures and conditions.
• Requires ability to work in confined spaces frequently.
• Requires the ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.
• Requires ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals.
• Requires ability to walk entire facility multiple times for each shift.
• Ability to drive and operate a forklift and like equipment.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to discuss and apply NFPA 70E to any electrical work scope both in theory and in everyday practice on the job.

• Adhere to all UDA GMP, quality, and safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
• Controls including Electrical One-line diagrams, Elementary diagrams, wiring schematics, control schematics, P&ID’s, Cause and Effect diagrams, Instrument Loop diagrams, Interconnect diagrams, etc.
• Develop written job plans for electrical and instrumentation projects.
• Develop written procedures for instrumentation and electrical equipment maintenance and inspection.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Identify, interpret and effectively use drawings and documentation related to electrical and process
• Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid state equipment.
• Installation, calibration, inspection, and troubleshooting of instruments and electrical equipment, in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, ISA and Company Standards.
• Keep accurate and legible records.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and professionalism while working as a member of a team or when working alone.
• Maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting of field instrumentation devices for process equipment
• Modify electrical prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations.
• Perform other responsibilities as necessary to contribute to the mission of the company.
• Plan and direct procurement of repair parts and material for electrical and instrument systems for project and maintenance purposes.
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.
• Support Plant Operations to minimize production impacts and enhance reliability.
• Support quality and food safety initiatives within the operation in the form of intrusive maintenance, HACCP systems, and inspections.
• Troubleshoot, repair motor control circuits and equipment including VFD’s, motors and motor control circuits.
• Understand basic electrical and be able to troubleshoot problems within PLC panels.
• Work safely on AC distribution systems from 5 volts to 480 volts.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision plans

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Health & Wellness Programs

• Paid Time Off

• Shift Pay Differential

• Education Assistance

• On-site Fitness Center

• On-Site Health Clinic

• Uniforms provided and laundered onsite!