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Electrical Specialist

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Electrical Specialist are:

• Understand, follow, and participate in the upkeep of Bayer electrical norms, practices, standards, guidelines, and procedures staying current with industry standards, technology, and improved functional safety methods;
• Partner with plant E/I Engineers to assist in process troubleshooting, support project implementation, ensure documentation accuracy, and ensure timely completion of other area E/I activities;
• Develop expertise in packaging production equipment, provide technical support, and implement timely corrective actions to deliver packaging process improvement;
• Support Production and Maintenance technicians in process troubleshooting and as a resource during the completion of maintenance and preventative maintenance activities- which may require some off-hour support;
• Able to identify and recommend modifications to equipment and systems to improve their efficiency and reliability;
• Create and modify documentation related to process operation, process equipment, and safety as needed – including E&I drawings, equipment files, SAP equipment data, and engineering flow diagrams/P&ID diagrams;
• Promote continued development of self and area personnel through training, mentorship, and real-time constructive feedback;
• Partner with plant Maintenance Go-To to validate E/I maintenance notifications.

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High Scholl Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or technical associate degree with three years relevant electrical experience or High School Diploma with six years relevant electrical experience;
• Minimum of six years of Industrial Electrical, Industrial Instrumentation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) experience;
• Experience in PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Programming (Allen Bradley;)
• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics machine drawings and interpret complicated specifications;
• Understand VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) functions, operations, and programming;
• Ability to troubleshoot wiring and complete Input/Output checks;
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical process systems;
• Knowledge of the proper use of tools required to troubleshoot, repair or assemble equipment systems;
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Plant personnel, support functions, Site leadership, vendors, and contractors;
• Knowledge of SAP or similar system;
• Extensive prior maintenance experience demonstrating knowledge and ability;
• Computer Skills (Microsoft Office; Outlook, Word, Excel.)

Position resides at the Bayer Crop Science site in Muscatine, Iowa.

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