Electrician

Alpine Silica • Kermit, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the installation, modification, and repair of automated industrial control equipment. The electrician will be responsible for designing, planning, installing, and maintaining industrial control equipment and instrumentation. A thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems is required. The position also includes assisting with routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment, troubleshooting various electrical and mechanical systems, and completing preventive maintenance tasks. The electrician will also be responsible for contacting vendors for replacement components and may be required to drive a maintenance vehicle.

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
• Proven PLC troubleshooting experience - Allen Bradley RS 5000 a must
• 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
• networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired
• PLC background writing, debugging, developing and troubleshooting PLC’s desired
• Proven HMI Programming experience preferred (Wonderware)
• Computer skills - Windows environment, loading and setup of various software platforms desired

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 centers, belt scales, and control panels
• Assists in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, and washing/drying equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and safety circuits
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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