Application Guide

How to Apply for Sr. Engineer, Electrical, Operations

at Primient

🏢 About Primient

Primient is a century-old, privately held leader in plant-based food and industrial ingredients, with a strong corn wet milling heritage and operations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. The company combines deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence with an entrepreneurial spirit, guided by values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth. Working here means contributing to sustainable, renewable products while growing your career in a purpose-driven, global organization.

About This Role

As a Sr. Engineer, Electrical, Operations, you will provide electrical engineering expertise to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations, likely focusing on power distribution, control systems, and electrical maintenance strategies. This remote role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting complex electrical issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards across multiple sites. Your work directly impacts production uptime, product quality, and the company's commitment to safety and sustainability.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing overnight electrical issues from plant sites, then join a call with maintenance teams to prioritize repairs. Later, you could analyze data to identify reliability improvements, design a system upgrade, or meet with project stakeholders to plan a capital electrical project. Your day balances remote troubleshooting, strategic planning, and collaboration to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

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🎯 Who Primient Is Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with 7+ years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, preferably in food processing, chemical, or heavy manufacturing environments.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical power systems (medium/low voltage), motor controls, PLCs, HMIs, and instrumentation; familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and other relevant codes.
  • Proven ability to lead electrical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives in a plant setting.
  • Experience managing capital projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and providing remote support to multiple facilities.

📝 Tips for Applying to Primient

1

Highlight specific electrical engineering projects you've led in industrial settings, emphasizing measurable outcomes like reduced downtime or improved safety.

2

Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description such as 'plant-based ingredients,' 'corn wet milling,' 'electrical operations,' and 'reliability' to pass ATS screenings.

3

Since the role is remote but supports plant operations, demonstrate your ability to collaborate effectively with on-site teams and travel as needed.

4

Research Primient's values (Safety, Excellence, Integrity, Growth) and weave them into your application materials to show cultural alignment.

5

If you have experience in food, beverage, or renewable ingredient manufacturing, explicitly connect it to Primient's mission of sustainable plant-based production.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your hands-on experience with electrical systems in continuous process manufacturing, ideally in food or industrial ingredients.', 'A specific example of how you improved electrical reliability or safety in a plant, including the problem, action, and quantified result.', 'Your ability to work remotely while effectively supporting multiple plant sites and collaborating with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.', "Your alignment with Primient's values and enthusiasm for contributing to sustainable, plant-based ingredient production."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Primient's product portfolio and manufacturing processes, especially corn wet milling and plant-based ingredient production.
  • → The company's recent investments in plants and people, and any news about sustainability or operational expansions.
  • → Primient's values and culture, including how they prioritize safety and excellence across global locations.
  • → Common electrical challenges in continuous process industries (e.g., power quality, arc flash, motor reliability) and how Primient might address them.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you diagnosed and resolved a critical electrical failure in a production environment. What was your approach and outcome?
2 How do you ensure compliance with electrical safety standards like NFPA 70E in a plant setting?
3 Walk us through your experience with electrical power distribution, motor control centers, and PLC-based control systems.
4 How would you manage an electrical capital project from concept to completion while minimizing production impact?
5 Why are you interested in Primient specifically, and how does your background align with our plant-based ingredient operations?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume that doesn't highlight electrical engineering experience in industrial or plant environments.
  • Failing to demonstrate familiarity with industry standards (NEC, NFPA 70E) or safety protocols critical in operations roles.
  • Ignoring the remote aspect and not addressing how you'll effectively support on-site teams and travel when necessary.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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