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 manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas. The role involves collaborating with teams across the factory floor and requires strong electrical knowledge, communication skills, a positive attitude, and a history of completing quality work. The technician will troubleshoot PLC and HMI code, diagnose automation and electrical control issues, calibrate instrumentation, analyze automation logs, and install and maintain electrical and instrumentation equipment. Work must follow company procedures, safety requirements, NEC NFPA 70, plant LOTO procedures, and local electrical codes. The position requires working the 3rd shift, with availability for after-hours and weekend work as needed. Noveon Magnetics manufactures permanent rare earth magnets at its San Marcos facility. The company describes its mission as supporting resource efficiency, resource independence, and a low-carbon economy.
Requirements
- Hold a journeyman license and have a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- Have experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
- Have experience in control wiring and specification.
- Be able to read electrical blueprints and work from schematics.
- Have experience with low- and high-voltage equipment, including 24 V DC and AC, 120 V, 208 V, 277 V, and 480 V.
- Have experience operating industrial equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, overhead cranes, and scissor lifts.
- Have 2 years of maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
- Have knowledge of PLC I/O and analog systems.
- Be able to work after hours and weekends as needed.
- Demonstrate a strong focus on safety and attention to detail, professionalism, a positive attitude, teamwork, adaptability, and creative problem-solving.
- Be able to move up to 50 pounds and bend, crouch, walk, and stand for long periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the oil and gas, plant, or manufacturing industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Safely perform work 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 electrical components, including transmitters, control valves, switches, breakers, starters, relays, and VFDs.
- Use instruments including ultrasonic and mass-flow devices, pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, 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
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on day one of employment.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) 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.
- Competitive base pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
