SWING SHIFT ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH FUJI VEGETABLE OIL

ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN

Savannah, GA  |  Maintenance  | DuPont 12-Hour Rotating Days & Nights

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT

This position requires a DuPont rotating shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, including scheduled weekends and holidays within the rotation. Candidates must be available for BOTH day and night shifts. 

The schedule includes blocks of consecutive days off.

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc., our success is built on the contributions of our people. We provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact, develop professionally, and build a rewarding long-term career. We value employees who take ownership of their work, champion safety and quality, communicate effectively, and approach challenges with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

We seek an experienced industrial Electrical & Instrumentation Technician who enjoys diagnosing complex equipment conditions, restoring reliability, and collaborating with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and EHS. This is hands-on industrial maintenance—not primarily residential or commercial electrical work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Troubleshoot industrial electrical distribution, 480V systems, motors, motor controls, motor control centers (MCCs), and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Diagnose PLC-controlled equipment, control circuits, automation and industrial network issues within authorized scope.

Support DCS operations and troubleshoot control loops, field devices, and associated instrumentation.

Maintain, test, troubleshoot, and calibrate flow, pressure, temperature, level, and analytical instruments.

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; support safe equipment restoration and uptime.

Interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.

Investigate recurring failures and participate in root-cause analysis, equipment upgrades, and reliability improvements.

Record work orders, findings, and equipment history accurately in SAP.

Follow electrical safety, NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout (LOTO), GMP, food-safety, and other site requirements.

Communicate equipment condition, risks, and follow-up needs clearly during shift handoffs.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Works safely, applies electrical hazard controls, and respects authorized work boundaries.

Troubleshoots systematically, verifies findings, and addresses repeat-failure causes where practical.

Restores equipment effectively while communicating with Operations and Maintenance across shifts.

Documents maintenance work accurately and supports continuous reliability improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Technical degree, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent qualifying industrial experience.

At least five years of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance experience.

Demonstrated hands-on PLC troubleshooting and industrial electrical/instrumentation diagnostic capability.

Experience with motors, VFDs, controls, process instrumentation, pneumatics, and industrial equipment.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.

Systematic troubleshooting, sound judgment, mechanical aptitude, and accurate documentation.

Commitment to NFPA 70E, LOTO, site safety, GMP, and food-safety requirements.

Availability for both 12-hour day and night DuPont shifts, including assigned weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

Continuous-process manufacturing experience (food, edible oil, chemical, paper, utilities, power generation, or similar).

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, DCS, industrial networks, SAP maintenance, instrument calibration, equipment upgrades, and root-cause analysis.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Work in active industrial facilities, both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.

Stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, work in elevated areas, bend, stoop, reach, and navigate equipment areas as essential duties require.

Work around electrical equipment, moving machinery, noise, process equipment, and potentially oils or chemicals while following established controls.

Use required PPE and comply with applicable electrical-safety, respiratory-protection, LOTO, and site procedures.

Perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as required; heavier or awkward loads must be handled using appropriate mechanical lifting aids and/or team-lifting assistance in accordance with safe material-handling procedures.

WHY JOIN FUJI?

$10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, subject to applicable offer terms.

Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.

Semi-annual performance-based bonus opportunities.

401(k) with a 12.5% company contribution, subject to plan terms and five-year vesting.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Day-One eligibility.

Paid time off and paid holidays; company-paid life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage.

Employee Assistance Program, remote healthcare access, uniforms, required PPE, and annual boot benefit.

Technical development and long-term career opportunities.

GROWING WITH FUJI

Develop deeper expertise in controls, instrumentation, electrical systems, automation, and reliability through training and cross-functional experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made based on job-related qualifications, performance, and business needs without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law.