E/C Technician - Gurnee

pspan class="emphasis-3"bRoquette/b /spanis a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients./pp/ppbspanWant to help us make a difference?/span/bbr /spanUsing plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.br /Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles./span/ppbuspanThe Role:/span/u/b/ppispanWe are looking for our next bE/C Technician/b within our Maintenance Team./span/i ispanThe E/C Technician will be responsible for maintaining and improving the plant’s electrical and control systems, including troubleshooting, installing, and calibrating a variety of control devices and power distribution equipment. The position requires hands-on work with PLCs, DCS systems, VFDs, and instrumentation, supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term process improvements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, a safety-first mindset, and a desire to grow with evolving plant automation technologies./span/i/pp/ppispanThis position is located bin Gurnee, IL /b/span/i/pp/ppispanThe current wage range for this role is estimated to be b$40-43/hourly/b. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location. /span/i/pp/ppbuspanWhat We Offer:/span/u/b/pullispanA highly collaborative team environment with ample room for exponential career growth./span/lilispanCompetitive pay, annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, 6.2% company retirement contribution, and professional development opportunities./span/lilispanGenerous paid time off and 12 annual paid company holidays./span/lilispan12 weeks 100% paid maternity leave, and up to 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave (including adoption/surrogacy/foster care leave) for non-birthing parents./span/lilispanStudent loan repayment assistance and tuition reimbursement program for select roles./span/lilispanAnnual wellness benefit and wellness centered programs focused on your health needs./span/li/ulp/ppbuspanWhat You’ll Do:/span/u/b/pulliSupports and adheres to all safety requirements./liliResponsible for maintenance and improvement of the electrical system within Roquette./liliKnowledge and understanding of DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLC./liliWorks safely with up to 480-volt equipment on controls portions./liliWorking knowledge of motor starters, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), control valves, KV valves, BMS (Burner Management Systems), meters, switches, transmitters, and other control-related devices./liliPerforms in-depth testing and validation of control devices using a volt-ohmmeter, megger, amp meter, 475 field communicator, and other test and configuration equipment./liliAssists in minimizing inventory costs through standardization and reducing unnecessary stock./liliAssists in the selection of the most reliable hardware and wiring methods./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulp/ppbuWhat You’ll Need:/u/b/pp      spanEducation:          /span/pulliTwo (2) year technical degree or equivalent experience/li/ulp/pp      Experience:/pulliMinimum of 2 years’ experience in utility or industrial electrical and controls systems/li/ululliExperience with preventative maintenance calibrations and installation of various instrumentations./liliDemonstrated understanding of 3 phase motor control starters/li/ulp/ppPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work:/pp/ppThis is a full-time position.  Days 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with flexibility required to meet facility demands. Position will be on call in rotation./pp/ppbWork Environment:/bbr /This position works 95% of the time inside; 5% of the time is spent outside. Occasionally this position requires working with hazards, extreme heat/cold; humidity, heights, exposure to dust, fumes and gases./pp/ppbPhysical Demands:/bbr /The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.br /Physical demands of this position include repetitive use of hands and arms. Individual must be able to talk, hear, see, and distinguish colors. Individual must be able to lift, push, pull or carry up to 50 lbs. and climb stairs./pp/ppbuspanAAP/EEO Statement /span/u/b /ppispanRoquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”/span/i/pp/ppbuspanOther Duties/span/u/b /ppispanPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice./span/i /pp/ppbspanIf you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume and let#39;s start the journey together!/span/b/pp/ppspanRoquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.  /span/pp/ppspanRoquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws./spanbr / /ppspanAs we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach./span/pp/ppspanTo find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at /spana href="http://www.roquette.com" target="_blank"spanwww.roquette.com/span/aspan and at /spana href="http://www.sustainability.roquette.com" target="_blank"spanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanwww.sustainability.roquette.com/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/a/pp/pp/p