Instrumentation and Electrical Technician (3rd Shift)
About The Position
Noveon Magnetics is seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Instrumentation and Electrical Technician to support factory startup, electrical installations, and wiring at its San Marcos, Texas manufacturing center. The role requires extensive electrical knowledge, a record of quality work, a positive attitude, and strong communication skills while working with teams across the factory floor. The position reports to the Master Electrician. The technician will perform work in accordance with company procedures, electrical codes, and safety requirements; troubleshoot PLC and HMI code and electrical controls; calibrate instrumentation; install electrical infrastructure and equipment; and support projects through wire-pulling and other tasks. The role also involves maintaining a clean work area and communicating professionally with team members and contractors.
Requirements
- Journeyman license.
- At least 5 years of experience.
- Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
- Experience in control wiring and specification.
- Ability to read electrical blueprints and work from schematics.
- Experience working with low- and high-voltage equipment, including 24V DC and AC, 120V, 208V, 277V, and 480V.
- Experience operating industrial equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, overhead cranes, and scissor lifts.
- At least 2 years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Knowledge of PLC I/O and analog systems.
- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
- Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
- Professionalism, a positive attitude, and ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to adapt, make changes, and develop creative solutions.
- Ability to move up to 50 pounds and bend, crouch, walk, and stand for long periods.
Nice To Haves
- Maintenance and troubleshooting experience in the oil and gas, plant, or manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Perform work safely in accordance with NEC NFPA 70, plant LOTO procedures, and local electrical codes.
- Troubleshoot PLC and HMI code.
- Diagnose and resolve automation and electrical control issues.
- Calibrate instrumentation, including pressure sensors, thermocouples, and load cells.
- Analyze automation system logs to identify performance anomalies.
- Install cable trays, EMTs, rigid conduits, electrical panels, disconnects, and MCCs.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and install instrumentation and equipment, including transmitters, control valves, switches, breakers, starters, relays, and VFDs.
- Use instruments such as ultrasonic devices, mass flow instruments, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RDs, and load cells.
- Pull wire and perform other tasks needed to complete projects on time.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with team members and contractors.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Paid time off, eligible after 90 days of employment
- Sick leave
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
