Electrician

PF Holdings • Waller, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the installation, modification, and repair of automated industrial control equipment. The Electrician will work with programmable logic control (PLC) systems, design, plan, install, and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation. A thorough understanding of electrical systems, motors, and equipment is essential. The position also includes performing preventive maintenance, documenting work, contacting vendors for parts, and potentially driving to pick up components. Other duties as assigned may be part of the role.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required
• Strong machine electrical background
• I/O knowledge (hardwired/discrete, digital/ethernet, and analog) and the ability to read electrical schematics
• Computer skills - Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desired
• Must be able to work in adverse working conditions such as heat, wet, cold, noise, etc.
• Must be willing to work overtime when required
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
• Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical prints
• Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation
• Knowledge of safety practices such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E and proper use of PPE
• Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred
• Journeyman Electrician License preferred
• Strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems
• Thorough understanding of electrical systems
• Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all electrical test equipment used to perform electrical/electronic repairs of production equipment

Responsibilities

• Installation, modification and repair of automated industrial control equipment
• Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controller, variable frequency drives, solid state reduced voltage starters, level controls, ethernet motor controls, belt scales, and control panels
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work
• Contact vendors to source replacement components for all electrical/electronic equipment
• May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors

What This Job Offers

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