Master Electrician Jobs in Minnesota

INTRODUCTION

General Mills, Inc. manufactures some of the most beloved foods in the world, including Cheerios and Lucky Charms, Nature Valley granola bars, and Totino's pizza rolls. Blue Buffalo became part of General Mills in 2018, so even your pets love us too. We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Master Electrician - Chanhassen, MN

As a part of our manufacturing group, the focus of this role is to ensure electrical safety for the entire plant. The Master Electrician oversees electrical installations, develops electrical safety standards, leads training and troubleshooting, and works closely with customers across the site including operations, maintenance, food safety & quality, logistics, and engineering teams.

Shift hours: Day Shift: Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 2 PM is preferred
* Working hours can be flexible

Pay: $55.62 Per hour

BENEFITS

• 120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) - company match, annual company contribution and more
• Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life
• AND much more!

ABOUT OUR LOCATION

Our plant stands out with its exceptional location just outside the Twin Cities, offering great access to restaurants and activities. We prioritize employee growth and development, providing ample opportunities for advancement and cross-functional learning. Our culture fosters a sense of belonging and genuine care for both employees and our products. To keep our team engaged, we organize various events throughout the year, including an end-of-year picnic, holiday dinner, family day, and more. We also have several committees that employees can participate in, monthly recognition programs, raffles, and volunteer events. Beyond pay and benefits, we offer a unique culture, wellness programs, and education reimbursement. Fun facts about our plant include being across the street from Prince's house and having over 110 different products. General Mills encourages growth for our employees. If you want to be part of a team that will learn and grow, develop leadership skills, drive results quickly, work within a safety-first mindset, and expand your technical capabilities, then GMI is a great place to start!

Our Products: Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, biscuits, cookies, corn muffins and more!

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
• Working with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it.
• CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity.
• Supervise electrical work of GMI registered unlicensed employees and contractors performing installations, additions, alterations, or repair work at Chanhassen
• Review electrical drawings, equipment specifications, and technical documents to ensure equipment meets GMI standards or determine appropriate solutions to achieve equivalent status
• Lead efforts to develop, centralize, and maintain electrical system documentation, one-line diagrams, short circuit, and arc flash studies
• Stay current with GMI Electrical Engineering Standards
• Lead electrical safety requirements including training and onboarding with new employees concerning PPE compliance, MN electrical licensing requirements, compliance of NFPA 70E and the GMI Electrical Safe Work Practices Program
• Approve electrical work hours for unlicensed employees and ensure unlicensed registrations and continuing education credits are current
• Lead continuing education training to build electrical skills in registered unlicensed employees
• Provide guidance for current and future electrical system modifications
• Coordinate and facilitate audits with the State of MN Electrical Inspector
• Develop and implement comprehensive electrical system preventive maintenance plan for the electrical infrastructure and distribution for the Chanhassen plant
• Plan electrical maintenance work orders and assign to registered unlicensed employees
• Facilitate building electrical shutdowns for preventative and corrective work
• Maintain integrity of emergency and stand-by electrical system
• Maintain and standardize electrical nomenclature for all switchgear, transformers, and panelboards
• Troubleshoot power interruptions and lead reliability efforts to maintain power to the site
• Be on call for site power interruptions and coordinate efforts with Xcel Energy or other electrical utilities
• Lead root cause analysis, maintenance, and repair on industrial process equipment

WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Proficient in English
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Two-year trade school certificate in an accredited Electrical program
• State of Minnesota Master Electrician Class A license
• Minimum 5 years of work experience as a licensed Minnesota Electrician in an industrial environment
• Strong understanding of MN Electrical Statues, OSHA, NEC, and NFPA 70E
• Experience working on low-voltage (<600 V) systems, including PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), motor controls, and instrumentation
• Desire/passion to learn more about the software side of controls/automation
• Experience with electrical contractor and project management
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in an industrial setting
• Effective communication, safety, and leadership skills
• Must be able to work in a cross functional team environment that requires continuous skill development

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
• Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.