As a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in Iowa, Landus elevates and uplifts thousands of farmers in communities throughout rural America. By activating the power of data to connect key contributors across the ag supply chain, we’re helping farmers build sustainable and profitable businesses and activating a more secure food and fuel future for farmers and consumers alike. 

About the Role

As a SoyPlus Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, machinery, and plant systems within the SoyPlus Plant, Elevator, and SoyChlor Plant.

What will you do?

· Configure, modify, and test electrical systems in plant.

· Program and replace VFDs (variable frequency drive).

· Install, maintain, diagnose issues, and repair all types of electrical equipment including actuators, conduit, motors, PLCs (programmable logic controller), starters, switches, valves, wiring, and more.

· Recommend and implement innovative ideas to improve equipment and system design.

· Be responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

· Follow all safety guidelines regulated by Landus Cooperative, OSHA, or other regulatory agencies. 

· Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers both orally and in writing.

· Work independently or with a team. 

· Accurately record data, process written records, and prepare reports as required and/or requested on a timely basis. 

· Provide assistance in other work-related areas. 

· Be available and on call as needed for day/night work and any extended hours as required.

· Other duties as assigned

· Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. 

· Exceptional problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking. 

· Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and cost management. 

· Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. 

· Ability to work in a culture of agility, teamwork, and speed.

· Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines.

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Requirements (license, certifications, location, commitments)

· Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

· Two – four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Working knowledge of 480/277 and 208/120 volt systems.

· Awareness of and ability to operate power tools, hand tools, testing equipment, machine shop equipment including drill, grinder, cut off saw, etc.

· Demonstrated ability in coordinating projects with internal and external resources.

· Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

· Able to define problems, collaborate with team members, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

· Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

· Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

· Computer Skills, Knowledge of MS Office, Outlook, and databases.

· Work with an open dialogue, an exchange of ideas, and the ability to accept direction and feedback positively.

· Professional, friendly, and outgoing disposition; Ability to work respectfully with the internal team, as well as external partners is paramount to success.

· Self-motivated and organized with attention-to-detail.

· Ability to understand the customer, competitive landscape, and remain current on style, design, and industry trends.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

· Required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. 

· Frequently required to climb or balance. 

· Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 

· Frequently carry, lift, or move up to 100 lbs unassisted, up to 250 lbs assisted, and maneuver up to 600 lbs. with a handcart.

· This job requires mental alertness at all times to assure safety factors and accuracy in all functions. 

· There is occasional stress relating to meeting production deadlines, along with extended or flexible work hours, including nights. 

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

· Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to focus vision. 

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled