Expert Electrician / Manager
Belle Chasse, LA, US, 70037-4043
CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS, Inc. is looking for a technically skilled, hands‑on electrical professional who is passionate about developing people and supporting a high‑performance maintenance culture for our largest grain export terminal facility in Myrtle Grove, LA.
This role will guide and support technicians, oversee day‑to‑day electrical operations, and perform troubleshooting on industrial systems such as PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and motor controls within a grain‑terminal environment. This role also ensures safety compliance, coordinates electrical activities, and collaborates with engineering and contractors on system upgrades and improvements.
What We’re Looking For
- Deep technical expertise in industrial electrical systems
- Strong hands‑on troubleshooting skills (PLCs, VFDs, sensors, motor controls)
- A desire to lead, mentor, and develop technicians
- Clear, effective communication and the ability to work across teams
- Commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
- Interest in growing into broader leadership responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the daily work of the electrical and instrumentation (E&I) team.
- Schedule, assign, and follow up on maintenance tasks, repairs, and troubleshooting.
- Support and perform hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley), HMIs, motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and grain handling systems.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards (NFPA 70E, NEC, OSHA) and promote a strong safety culture.
- Perform inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems, instrumentation, and control panels.
- Maintain accurate documentation for wiring diagrams, PLC programs, calibration records, and maintenance logs.
- Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and CHS engineering support on projects and upgrades.
- Participate in root cause analysis for equipment failures and assist with corrective actions.
- Monitor spare parts inventory and recommend reorder levels for critical E&I components.
- Assist with the onboarding and training of new technicians and electricians.
- Provide after-hours emergency support as needed.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- High School diploma or GED
- 4+ years of experience in Production, Operations and/or Maintenance and/or Electrical Maintenance
- Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Additional Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to support, guide, or lead work efforts within a team setting.
- General working knowledge of industrial electrical systems and equipment.
- Exposure to automation, controls, or PLC-based systems; ability to assist with troubleshooting and system support.
- Familiarity with basic industrial instrumentation or control devices (such as sensors, switches, or measurement systems).
- Ability to read and work from electrical drawings, schematics, manuals, or technical documentation.
- Willingness and ability to learn new systems, technologies, and processes.
- Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, or related field.
- Licensed Journeyman Electrician in Louisiana (or ability to obtain).
- Experience in grain terminals, ports, or bulk material handling environments.
- Working knowledge of CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, MVP Plant).
- Experience leading small teams or serving as lead technician on projects.
- Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including grain elevators, control rooms, catwalks, and confined spaces.
- Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 30 lbs, and perform physically demanding tasks while using proper PPE.
- Must be able to obtain TWIC card
- Available for on-call support and occasional travel (up to 30%).
CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.