Primient · 4 days ago
Power and Controls Manager, Decatur
Decatur, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$131K/yr - $164K/yr
5+ years expPrimient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. The Power and Controls Manager oversees all electrical systems, instrumentation, and controls within the corn wet milling facility, ensuring safe and efficient operations while leading a team of electricians and technicians.
Food and BeverageIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management of 25 -30 employees
Supervise and develop electrical maintenance team members
Schedule and prioritize electrical work orders to minimize downtime
Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Electrical Systems Management
Develop, implement and audit the electrical planning landscape
Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems (motors, MCCs, VFDs, transformers, switchgear)
Oversee instrumentation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA)
Ensure reliability of power distribution and backup systems
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Develop and implement electrical PM programs
Utilize predictive tools (infrared thermography, motor testing) to prevent failures
Compliance & Safety
Ensure adherence to NFPA 70E, OSHA, and local electrical codes
Maintain documentation for audits and inspections
Lead electrical safety training for staff
Manage electrical aspects of capital projects and plant upgrades
Collaborate with engineering on design and installation of new equipment
Budget & Inventory
Control electrical maintenance budget
Manage spare parts inventory for critical electrical components
Size electrical circuits, cables, lighting, protection, and telephony systems
Act as equipment inspector to certify electrical and automation equipment according to project requirements
Manage electrical and automation tasks as needed
Commission, test, and start up electrical equipment, automation systems, and instruments
Apply knowledge of automation technology related to logic controllers, communication networks, and control systems at the maintenance level
Provide technical support to plant operations and maintenance areas
Apply tools in maintenance tasks such as MOC, PSSRs, commissioning, and startup, as well as follow corporate requirements
Participate and coordinate with the Power & Control group, electrical engineering and capital project teams
Available 24/7, nights and weekends as needed to respond to plant emergencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years in industrial electrical maintenance, preferably in food or chemical manufacturing
Strong knowledge of power distribution, PLC programming, and instrumentation
Leadership and team development skills
Familiarity with reliability practices (RCAS, 5 WHY, Fishbone)
Knowledge in automation principles
Knowledge of CMMS systems, preferable SAP
Experience in projects, maintenance, assembly, commissioning, and startup
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Certification
PLC/DCS programming certifications
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs
Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Company
Primient
Primient is a producer of food and industrial products such as nutritive sweeteners and industrial starches made from sustainable sources.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-23Acquired
Leadership Team
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Jim Stutelberg
CEO
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