E&I Technologist

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

E&I Technologist

Loudon, TN

Ready for a management career with more impact? Join a market leader in ingredient manufacturing that is poised for a new era of success.

ABOUT PRIMIENT

Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we're also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.

Inspired by a meaningful purpose: we use renewable sources to produce plant-based ingredients for some of the world's best-known brands. It feels good to produce safe, high-quality, sustainable products - that go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing.

Poised for a new era of success: we're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every colleague. At Primient we don't compromise on talent. So, if you have the passion for Safety, matches with the skills and experience we are looking for, but working in Decaturwould require relocating, then please read on, as Primient offer a full relocation support package, which means you don't have to compromise either.

Full details are available on request but include a comprehensive package to assist with city visits, moving expenses, and other relocation benefits. If you are looking to move your career forward, with a company you are proud to work for and ready to invest in you, then removerelocation as an obstacle, and apply today.

About the role

Technologists at our Loudon plant are responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a highly automated, state of the art system that produces distinctive, high-quality ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage, and other industries.

All employees are responsible for:

• Compliance with procedures that implement the requirements of the EHS policies and procedures
• Being responsible for their own actions
• Carrying out their work in a manner which does not present a risk to themselves, others and the environment
• Reporting all incidents, defects, hazards and inadequacies of procedures so that appropriate review and corrective action can be taken
• Suggesting improvements and being active in the general improvement of all systems and methods of work to ensure EHS Support's activities and services are carried out in a safe, environmentally responsible, reliable and cost-effective manner

Main accountabilities

Safety

Ensure all work adheres to or improves upon current PRIMIENT safety standards. Provide technical aptitude to identify and develop safety improvements to current or new processes.

LC / HMI

Program, support, trouble shoot and document PLC and HMI processes. Provide programming support to interpret control narratives into working programs and interfaces. Provide guidance to ensure control narratives meet PRIMIENT programming standards and norms. Integrate hardware into PLC programs, including AC Drives, Instrumentation, Smart Control Devices and field devices. Ensure all programming is documented. Ensure all programming changes follow proper PRIMIENT procedures including Management of Change and Communication of Change.

Power and Control Hardware.

Provide hardware support to include installation and troubleshooting of; process network systems, field devices (analog and digital), smart devices, PLC hardware, HMI hardware, Server hardware, motor and motor related hardware, AC drive hardware and other devices designed to integrate with a PLC based control system. Specify and document new instrumentation.

Provide control valve sizing information and documentation. Assist with P&ID accuracy. Specify and document motor and substation feeder loading changes and installations. Assist and/or provide design, installation and documentation of all electric circuits.

Projects and Construction

Assist with Design, Develop and implement control associated projects as assigned. Provide electrical and control project support for projects as assigned. Coordinate, direct and supervise contractors as required. Provide coordination between project or construction work and plant operations to schedule and implement work that affects normal operations, such as tie-ins, power outages and the like. Ensure contractors are performing to PRIMIENT norms and standards, provide timely feedback to correct behavior as needed. Assure all contractors meet PRIMIENT training requirements for the job(s) being performed. Assure PRIMIENT E&I technicians receive training on new equipment and or processes.

Skill blocks: the more you learn, the more you earn: At Primient we pay you to upskill through a system of learning and development called "skill blocks". Gaining new skills blocks leads to pay enhancements and helps you to advance on our structured Technician Career Path. Over time, you can develop into a subject matter expert - designing improvements to the processes you run every day.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to safely perform the following tasks:
* Lifting of up to 55 pounds without mechanical assistance.
* Climb a vertical ladder up to 15ft
* Climb several flights of stairs, several times a shift
* Stand for up to 1 hour without sitting
* Bending and twisting motion at the waist and knees
* Ability to work a rotating shift schedule with the flexibility to work alternate schedules as needed.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is potentially exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions on site. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust. In addition this job also operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Skills and experience required

• Minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent. Verifiable electrical maintenance technical training.
• 5+ years of Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation experience preferred.
• Experience working on hydraulic and pneumatic systems and troubleshooting issues.
• Knowledge of pumps, compressors, distillation systems, reactors, centrifuges, filtration and evaporation systems preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical equipment and PPE requirements required.
• Experience working a rotating shift schedule.
• Able to communicate well verbally and orally.
• Must be well-organized, attentive to detail, and efficient.
• Able to demonstrate basic mathematics, reading comprehension, and problem solving.

• 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

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.