I&E SPECIALIST IV - East Plant

I&E Specialist IV 

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for an I&E Specialist IV to support the reliability and performance of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems at the Mount Pleasant, TX East Plant facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting electrical equipment, supporting preventive maintenance programs, improving control systems, and identifying solutions to recurring equipment issues. The I&E Specialist IV serves as a technical resource for production and maintenance teams, providing expertise in electrical systems, PLC programming, and process controls while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. 

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot electrical and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Support new control system installations.
• Identify and resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Improve electrical and control processes.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment.
• Train team members on equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Support production and maintenance operations.
• Follow all safety, quality, and food safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Education & Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Industrial electrical experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics required.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience required.
• 3-5 years of industrial electrical experience preferred.

Certifications 

• Technical college, electrical, manufacturing, or industry-recognized certifications preferred (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Square D, or equivalent).

Skills 

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Other Requirements 

• Must successfully complete company and/or third-party assessments, including hands-on testing.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Monday – Friday with weekends as needed.
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $74,880 - $82,742
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. 

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets 

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.