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Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer - Decatur, IL

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Compensation
$47–101K/yr
Location
Decatur, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer leads day-to-day E/I operations at ADM’s Decatur corn plant. The role focuses on safe, compliant operations, maintenance leadership, and E/I programs and standards. The engineer mentors and supports staff in the field, develops training and development plans, and works with process and project engineers on project scope and best practices. The position supports a 24/7 operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medium Voltage Distribution, requiredMaintenance, requiredReliability, requiredControls, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredPlanning, requiredPrioritization, requiredOrganization, requiredLifting, requiredWalking, requiredPhysical Mobility, requiredTool Operation, requiredMachinery Diagnosis, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Related Technical Discipline, required10+ Years Industrial E/I Experience, required5+ Years Industrial Maintenance Experience, requiredContinuous Process Leadership Experience, requiredSupervising Technical Maintenance Personnel, requiredLift 30+ Pounds Frequently, requiredLift 50+ Pounds Occasionally, requiredLift 55 Pounds Overhead, requiredTraverse Four Miles Daily, requiredWork at Heights, requiredWork in Confined Spaces, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

114980BR

Job Description:

Plant Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer, Corn Plant– Decatur, IL.

This is an exempt level position.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for leading the day-to-day E/I operations of one of ADM’s largest organizations. You will be responsible for ensuring safe and successful operational activities while maintaining compliance with company policies, government regulation and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, DNR, FDA, USDA, FRA, HACCP, etc.)

The person in this role will have previous experience in maintenance leadership positions and be an expert in E/I programs, standards, and best practices. They will spend a significant amount of time in the field mentoring, providing support, and auditing practices and policies. They will display a commitment to, lead, participate and support safety engagement. They will support the team’s growth in training, capabilities, and experiences using development plans. They will ensure good team communication and alignment through regular performance and development conversations with colleagues and other leaders across the complex.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to department, personnel, process, product, and environmental emergencies.

  • Require safety and compliance with all state and federal regulations, and ADM policies

  • Guide the E/I department in a manner that results in a cohesive, focused, positive climate to achieve organizational goals

  • Drive predictive and preventative programs aligned with NFPA 70E

  • Create and lead an effective training program for new and existing E/I techs.

  • Identifying and prioritizing Instrumentation and electrical improvement projects.

  • Embrace an owner’s mindset by managing costs and continuously focus on efficiency improvement.

  • Provide mentorship, accountability, and disciplinary support as necessary.

  • Maintain a high degree of availability to a 24/7 operation. Write all major electrical improvement AFE’s.

  • Communicate and evaluate job scope and best practices with process and project engineers during project scope development.

  • Create and audit all electrical PM programs, from transformers, mains, sub mains, MCC buckets.

  • Oversee the work of high voltage electrical contractors and establish schedules for inspections, cleaning, and repair tasks.

  • Monitor and track PdMA data collection.

  • Monitor all UPS / battery backup systems, track, and upgrade components to increase reliability.

  • Create and schedule Medium voltage PM program (transformers, GIS gear, Mains, Sub Mains)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.

  • 10+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience

  • 5+ years of industrial maintenance in a continuous process environment with demonstrated leadership experience supervising technical maintenance personnel.

  • Medium voltage power distribution experience (up to 34.5 KV)

  • Strong maintenance, reliability, and controls knowledge

  • Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills demonstrated in planning, prioritization, and organizational skills

Working Conditions:

  • Dust and chemical exposure requiring PPE at times

  • The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed

  • Seasonal temperatures will range from below freezing and up to or exceeding 100 degrees in some areas with both inside and outside work requirements.

  • Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis, up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 55 pounds overhead

  • Lifting or carrying of weights over 50 pounds is rare. Employees are encouraged to request assistance in lifting or carrying objects that weigh more than 50 pounds

  • Able traverse up to four miles during a workday

  • Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently during a workday. May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing

  • Able to operate equipment or diagnose / detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights. May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights

  • Occasional work is required in and around confined spaces

  • Requires a full range of physical motion to operate manual and electrically powered tools and test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$46,500 - $100,600

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

  • Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).

  • Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

  • Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

  • Paid time off including paid holidays.

  • Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.

  • Tuition assistance.

  • Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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How this job compares

Set against the 9,862 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$47–101K/yr
  • Illinois median$101–158K/yr236 salary ranges
  • US median$105–165K/yr6,524 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $74K, is 42% below the Illinois median midpoint ($127K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 283 open Electrical Engineer jobs in Illinois and 9,862 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 8,321 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,382 of the 9,862 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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