Maintenance Electrician (E&I Technician); Ethanol, NE

???? Maintenance Electrician (E&I Technician) – Ethanol Refinery | Southeast Nebraska

$49.96/hour ($104K) + Overtime | Full Benefits | Relocation Assistance | No Sponsorship | EOE

Advance your career with a leading ethanol production facility in Southeast Nebraska. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician (E&I Technician) to support plant operations through expert troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a fast-paced, safety-driven, and team-oriented industrial environment.

⚠️ Licensure:
Must hold a valid Nebraska Journeyman or Contractor’s Electrician License
— or a license from a reciprocal state: AK, AR, CO, ID, IA, MN, MT, NM, ND, OK, SD, TX, WY.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.

• Troubleshoot, install, and maintain electrical systems, instrumentation, and manufacturing equipment.

• Perform diagnostics and repairs involving PLCs, DCS hardware, and automated control systems.

• Use CMMS software to track work orders and maximize equipment uptime.

• Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical/electrical blueprints.

• Support scheduled maintenance activities and respond to unplanned equipment issues.

• Participate in plant improvement projects and provide support during emergency or off-hours events.

• Contribute to a collaborative, team-first work environment.

• Valid Nebraska Electrician License (or license from reciprocal state).

• Technical degree or certification in Electrical/Instrumentation or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of electrical/instrumentation experience (ethanol or manufacturing preferred).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS platforms.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Willingness to work rotating on-call schedules, including weekends and holidays.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights up to 200 feet, and in confined spaces.

• Comfortable working around dust, chemicals, and within a physically demanding environment.

• Must be able to wear full PPE (hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, etc.).

• Strong communication skills—verbal and two-way radio.

Ignite your potential in a high-impact role that supports renewable energy and sustainability.

Apply now to bring your electrical expertise to a team that powers a cleaner, more efficient future.