Electrician Master (V)

Shaw Industries • Pittsburg, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Shaw is hiring for an Electrician Master (V)! This position is the highest-tier electrical maintenance technician role, responsible for expert-level troubleshooting, advanced automation & controls programming, and leadership in maintaining the plant’s most complex electrical, Robotics, automation, and control systems. This role ensures equipment operates at peak efficiency and lowest reasonable cost. The Electrician Master (V) also serves as a technical mentor and subject matter expert, leading Electricians II–IV and supporting large-scale improvements across the facility.

Requirements

• Safety Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space
• PPE & arc flash safety
• Hot Work
• PIT operation
• Fall protection
• Hoisting & rigging
• Process calibrators
• Oscilloscopes
• IR cameras
• Data loggers and analysis software
• Advanced networking and communication tools
• Read, modify, and update electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Advanced NEC understanding
• Expert understanding of e-stop and safety-rated systems
• Advanced troubleshooting of: PLCs (hardware and program logic) AC & DC drives Relay logic Hydraulics and pneumatics Single-loop controllers
• Ability to design and create advanced PLC programs and control strategies
• Strong understanding of automation communication protocols
• Arithmetic
• Electrical formulas (current, voltage, power)
• Measurement unit conversions
• Ohms/Lenz’s Law
• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of Electrician Advanced (IV) requirements (Demonstration of skills)
• Previous experience in electrical manufacturing
• Expert-level troubleshooting and controls experience
• Demonstrated ability to design and modify PLC and automation programs

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience in electrical manufacturing
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or recognized industrial electrical certification
• Extensive automation, robotics, or motion control experience
• Strong PdM experience (IR, ultrasound, data analytics, oscilloscopes)
• Experience leading major reliability or automation project

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level maintenance on highly automated and complex equipment including: MCCs, drives, motors, and power distribution equipment PLCs, HMIs, scada, dcs, control loops, robotics, servo/stepper systems, and other automation platforms
• Perform and lead complex troubleshooting activities: Differentiate between mechanical, electrical, controls, process, and product-related issues Troubleshoot, Diagnose, and repair complex equipment failures across automation, control logic, and instrumentation Develop corrective actions and lead implementation Update electrical schematics and documentation accurately and promptly
• Support and develop maintenance strategy: Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute high-level inspections, testing, and evaluations Condition Maintenance (CM): Lead repairs/replacements identified through PM & PdM Develop detailed job plans and ensure accurate updates to prints and procedures
• Execute work orders and lead improvement initiatives: Design, program, and implement complex PLC logic and automated system changes Install, integrate, and configure advanced control systems, HMIs, robotics, and related equipment Support capital projects and new equipment integration efforts
• Mentor Electricians II–IV in advanced troubleshooting and controls Provide technical direction on major work assignments and project execution Serve as a facility SME for electrical systems, automation platforms, and controls strategy

Benefits

• Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED