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Louis Dreyfus Company

Global agribusiness sourcing, processing, distributing commodities

Electrical Coordinator

Controls & Automation EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeBahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, ArgentinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in industrial projects, construction, commissioning, startup, and/or electrical maintenance is required.
  • Experience with medium- and low-voltage systems and commissioning of industrial installations is required.
  • Experience leading technical teams, contractors, and suppliers is required.
  • Knowledge of medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, panels, motors, variable-speed drives, uninterruptible power supplies, and emergency systems is required.
  • Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition, industrial networks, and instrumentation is required.
  • Knowledge of electrical studies, grounding systems, and electrical asset maintenance is required.
  • Proficiency with SAP Plant Maintenance is required.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced spoken and written English is required.
  • The role requires technical leadership and coordination of multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
  • The role requires an integrated perspective connecting engineering, construction, commissioning, maintenance, and operations.
  • The role requires solving technical problems in dynamic, demanding environments; planning, coordination, and follow-up; and communication, negotiation, and influence with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers.
  • The role requires results orientation, technical and risk-based decision-making, commitment to safety, proactivity, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
  • The role requires supporting the project's transition to operations and acting as the plant's electrical technical lead.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the company's technical representative for the electrical and instrumentation scope during construction and startup.
  • Technically supervise execution and installation of electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Review engineering, specifications, technical documentation, and field modifications.
  • Coordinate interfaces among electrical systems, instrumentation, processes, utilities, and infrastructure.
  • Participate in factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and functional testing.
  • Coordinate energization, resolve technical deviations, and manage punch lists.
  • Ensure correct startup of electrical and instrumentation systems.
  • Ensure delivery of as-built documentation, manuals, technical records, and other information needed for operations.
  • Define maintenance plans, critical spares, and training needs as part of the transition to operations.
  • Lead electrical and instrumentation maintenance during plant operations.
  • Ensure execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans.
  • Manage availability and reliability of electrical and instrumentation assets.
  • Coordinate company personnel, contractors, and specialized suppliers.
  • Manage indicators, operating and capital expenditure budgets, and improvement projects related to the area.
  • Lead compliance with corporate safety, occupational health, environment, quality, and security standards.
  • Lead and develop the technical maintenance team, promoting a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in greenfield projects and continuous-process industries such as agribusiness, energy, oil and gas, mining, or other highly complex industries is valued.

About the Company

Louis Dreyfus Company

Global agribusiness sourcing, processing, distributing commodities

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a global agribusiness player that operates across the entire food value chain. It sources and imports raw agricultural materials like grains, oilseeds, coffee, cotton, and sugar, then processes them into value-added products and distributes them to farmers, food and beverage companies, industrial manufacturers, and other markets worldwide. Its products work by moving from origination to processing and distribution, with a growing emphasis on plant-based proteins to provide nutritious, sustainable alternatives to animal foods. LDC differentiates itself through its large, integrated network that spans sourcing, processing, and global distribution, its focus on sustainability and plant-based innovation, and its commitment to integrity, long-term stability, and partnerships. The company's goal is to meet rising demand for safe, nutritious, and sustainable food while supporting farmers and customers through reliable supply chains and ongoing value creation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Founded
1851

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