Ag Processing Inc (AGP) seeking a highly skilled Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Supervisor to lead, develop, and optimize the electrical and process control systems at our St. Joseph refinery. This is a hands-on leadership role for a technically strong professional who enjoys solving complex problems, mentoring talent, and driving continuous improvement in a safety-focused manufacturing environment.
In this role, you’ll have direct influence over plant reliability, modernization efforts, and system performance - working closely with management, engineering, and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and innovative operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop a team of Maintenance Technicians, overseeing daily activities, scheduling, and performance.
- Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, HMIs, process control systems, instrumentation, and industrial electrical equipment.
- Drive system improvements by supporting new electrical and process control projects from concept through installation.
- Plan and execute calibrations, inspections, and preventive maintenance with accurate documentation and compliance.
- Coordinate projects with contractors, vendors, and plant leadership to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
- Design and deliver training programs for PLC, HMI, and electrical systems to strengthen plant capabilities.
- Maintain technical documentation, including prints, control system configurations, and system change records.
- Support capital planning by researching E&I equipment, developing cost estimates, and making recommendations.
- Ensure safety and compliance by following prescribed procedures and promoting a strong safety culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and process control systems.
- Experience with instrumentation installation, repair, calibration, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to train and mentor others.
- Solid project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective in high-pressure situations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with management, vendors, and consultants.
- Comfortable using computer hardware, software, spreadsheets, databases, and technical applications.
- Committed to staying current with evolving technologies and best practices.
- Safety-focused mindset with a proactive approach to risk reduction.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience working with industrial electrical and motor control systems, including PLC programming (or equivalent experience)
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead critical systems in a complex, high-impact operation.
- Hands-on role with significant influence over plant performance and modernization.
- Collaborative environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
- Stable operation with ongoing investment in technology and people.
If you’re ready to take ownership of plant electrical and instrumentation systems and lead a skilled team in a dynamic industrial environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Who We Are AGP is a cooperatively-owned agribusiness engaged in procuring, processing, marketing, and transporting of oilseeds, grains, and related products. Since our creation in 1983, AGP has grown in size, scope, and reputation – both in the U.S. and internationally. Our company has become the largest soybean processing cooperative in the world and has a diverse set of products, which includes renewable fuels, vegetable oil refining, ag products/grain, and international operations. AGP values its employees by offering competitive pay and a compensation package that includes:
- 100% employer funded pension plan
- 401k (Roth and traditional options) with a company match
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
- Health savings account, medical and dependent care flex spending accounts
- Paid time off