Job description

Job Description:
R&D labs at International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) are in need of a Journeyman/Journeywoman or Master electrician (licensed in the State of Delaware) for a hybrid support role. Encompassing E&I repair to custom PLC builds, on and for equipment ranging from benchtop to pilot scale, our lead technologist role is truly a jack of all trades.

Responsibilities:

• Follows safe work practices as set forth by company standards, NFPA, and other codes in electrically classified and non-classified areas.
• Uses Lock, Tag, Clear and Try procedure and other safe work procedures before beginning work on equipment and systems.
• Work in PSM (Process Safety Management) rated and non-PSM facilities and strictly adhere to safety principles and policies as a condition of employment.
• Reads and understands schematics and P&ID’s to build/repair controls enclosures for equipment.
• Tests, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic equipment and electrical circuits as required by using specialized instruments such as multi-meters, clamp-on ammeters, oscilloscopes, and frequency meters and computers.
• Installs specialized troubleshooting equipment for diagnostics.
• Builds enclosures and test setups
• Troubleshoots process control systems and associated instrumentation (temperature, level, and pressure control instruments and processors
• Troubleshoots AC or DC variable speed drives, servo drives and speed control systems.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of research equipment or perform scheduled maintenance repairs of same equipment as needed.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Interlock & Critical isolation valve testing
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, welding, cutting and material handling equipment in performing duties

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Required Education, Licenses and/or Certifications

• Journeyman/Journeywoman or Master Electrical License for the State of Delaware
• High School diploma or Certificate from an accredited college or technical school in the Instrumentation field such as NCCER or CCST
• A valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience:

• Strong electrical knowledge and background
• Interpretation and application of NEC, NFPA70E, ARC Flash, OSHA and LOTO (lock out tag out) requirements
• 3-phase, 208 and 460VAC systems, single phase systems and 24Vdc systems
• Ability to install and troubleshoot common industrial instrumentation system components
• Motor controls (VFD and servo drive systems) and associated components
• Industrial control panel build and installation requirements
• Read and understand schematics and P&ID’s
• 3+ years as a maintenance technician/electrician in a plant/manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of instrumentation experience is required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,500.00 - $80,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Electrical or Journeyman: 3 years (Required)
• NEC, NFPA70E, ARC Flash, OSHA and LOTO: 1 year (Preferred)
• Instrumentation: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Master Electrical License for the State of Delaware (Required)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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