Master Electrician

Boar's Head•Forrest City, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Work with Controls Engineers and Technicians to provide technical support across industrial electrical systems, controls, and automation to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role is responsible for end-to-end troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair, and optimization of electrical and automated systems, reducing downtime and improving overall equipment performance. Acts as subject matter expert, supporting and helping train maintenance teams, improving system reliability, and reducing reliance on external resources.

Requirements

3 – 5 years’ experience in industrial controls or equivalent trade education.
Strong, committed, and unquestioned record of safe work practices
Must have strong technical oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel.
Excellent math and mechanical aptitude required
Strong critical thinking skills required
Knowledge of NFPA70E (Arc Flash), OSHA standards, LOTO procedures
Must be physically able to access all areas of facility (perform audits and assist with issues in all facility areas)

Nice To Haves

Meat Processing and Equipment knowledge preferred.
PLCs: Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, etc.)
HMIs: FactoryTalk, PanelView
Drives: PowerFlex or equivalent
Communications: Ethernet/IP, Modbus, TCP/IP
Industrial instrumentation and sensors
Robotics and servo systems (preferred)
Bilingual skills a benefit

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems including: Power distribution systems (low and medium voltage) Motor control circuits, starters, contactors, relays Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Interpret and work from electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams
Perform panel wiring, device installation, and circuit modifications
Troubleshoot electrical faults including, Power loss, Ground faults, Motor failures
Ensure compliance with NFPA70E, OSHA, LOTO, and arc flash standards
Work with Controls Engineering and Controls Techs to diagnose and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems (Allen Bradley: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Omron, etc.)
Support and modify HMI systems (FactoryTalk, PanelView, etc.)
Troubleshoot and maintain, Analog and digital I/O systems (4–20mA, 0–10V, etc.), Sensors, instrumentation, and control devices
Support servo systems, robotics, and automated equipment
Maintain and help manage PLC program backups and version control
Perform root cause analysis for complex equipment failures across electrical and controls systems
Diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, and controls interactions
Identify and implement performance improvements and reliability solutions
Conduct functional testing to validate equipment performance and system integrity
Provide technical guidance and training to the maintenance team.
Support maintenance and operations teams during critical downtime events.
Partner with Engineering, OEMs, and vendors to resolve complex system issues
Lead or support automation and controls improvement projects
Identify opportunities to improve Equipment reliability, Maintenance practices, and system performance.
Support the standardization of controls and electrical practices across facilities
Conduct equipment audits to ensure excellent maintenance.
Support the Facilities Department goals.
Support QA, R&D, and Process Systems departments, as needed.
Work with OEM vendors to continually improve equipment and process operations