Electrician Control Specialist

At Syngenta, we're dedicated to creating the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, delivering top-notch seeds and crop protection innovations to help farmers achieve optimal yields. We are looking for an Electrician to join the Crop Protection (CP) facilities Management team based in Alva, Florida. In this role, you will ensure the electrical equipment in our facilities operates safely and reliably by performing inspections and routine maintenance. Your responsibilities will involve testing and diagnosing malfunctioning equipment, identifying replacement parts, and completing repairs. You'll also be expected to respond to unexpected failures and take part in a rotating on-call system. Additional maintenance duties may require mechanical or structural work as needed.

Duties:

• Ensure electrical equipment is maintained to national standards.
• Identify equipment requiring maintenance, repair, or replacement.
• Accurate and timely diagnosis of faulty component.
• Consistently follow safe work practices, policies, and procedures.
• Provide effective feedback to stakeholders on progress of repairs and maintenance.
• Will work independently with accountability to manager for daily progress reporting.
• Installs new or replacement electrical components or systems.

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.  

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

Required:

• Five years experience in electrical construction, maintenance or diagnostic role.
• Two years experience selecting electrical replacement parts.
• Knowledgeable in three-phase wiring systems. Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows.
• NFPA 70E compliance certification.
• Understanding of safe electrical work (Lockout/Tagout). Skilled in testing wiring systems up to 480v.
• Experienced in diagnosing and repairing motor controls. Capable of installing programmable devices, including PLCs, loop controllers, irrigation, temperature controllers, VFDs, and Centaur software.
• Proficient in diagnosing sensor systems, such as temperature sensors and limit switches.
• Experience in telecommunications and data system installation and repairs.

Preferred:

• State licensed Electrical Contractor is advantageous, though not mandatory.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be available for on-call service and able to reach the facility within 45 minutes.
• Availability to work on weekends for about 25% of the schedule.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Must work in all weather conditions.
• All applicants must have eligibility to work in the US. 

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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