Electrician

PF Holdings • Kermit, TX

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Alpine Silica, a PF Holdings company based in Willow Park, TX, operates advanced facilities in key U.S. oil and gas regions like Haynesville, Eagle Ford, and Permian Basins. It produces frac sand and provides in-basin solutions to enhance efficiency for top oil and gas producers.
At PF Holdings, Our portfolio of established and dependable companies reliably operate efficiently and effectively, driving innovation and commercial success for the future, for the benefit of industry, our clients, and the world.
Essential Responsibilities
Installation, modification and repair of automated industrial control equipment
Strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems
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
Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
Must be available to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
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)
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
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

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, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired. PLC background writing, debugging, developing and troubleshooting PLC’s desired
• 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
• All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty
• Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs
• Safety-sensitivity position
• Ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, stoop, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Ability to operate hand controls with both hands
• Ability to operate mobile equipment, foot pedals with both feet
• Ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
• Ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
• Ability to work in cramped quarters
• Lift objects of various dimensions and weights
• Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet
• Ability to tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet
• Vision: normal depth perception, vision and ability to distinguish color

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred
• Journeyman Electrician License preferred
• Proven HMI Programming experience preferred (Wonderware)

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