Electrical Maintenance & Controls Engineer

Umanist Staffing • Little Rock, AR

16h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance & Controls Engineer to support plant operations in a heavy industrial environment. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving electrical and automation systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of electrical maintenance (high-voltage systems) and controls/automation (PLC, HMI, VFDs) experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in a heavy industrial environment
• Strong experience with electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Experience with VFDs, motor drives, and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics independently
• Experience working with 480V systems (higher voltage experience is a plus)
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems (PM/TPM)
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards (LOTO, OSHA practices)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SCADA or plant-level HMI systems
• Exposure to SAP or maintenance management systems
• Experience in high-voltage environments (e.g., 4160V systems)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a plant setting

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/TPM) on plant equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, including motors, drives, and control panels
• Maintain and improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment
• Troubleshoot and support PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Work with HMI/SCADA systems for monitoring and control
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs and motor drives
• Assist in automation improvements and process optimization
• Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and drawings
• Identify and implement process improvements and debottlenecking initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations and maintenance
• Support SAP or similar systems for maintenance tracking (if applicable)
• Ensure adherence to LOTO, arc flash, and safety protocols
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians
• Support planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Work closely with supervisors to prioritize and schedule work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees