Plant Automation Electrician, VFD/PLC Specialist

Novolex Corporate•Athens, GA

12d

About The Position

Are you the problem-solver we’re looking for? Can you trace a nuisance fault through a control panel, validate ladder logic, and bring a machine back online safely? Do you move seamlessly from conduit runs to PLC diagnostics, and from hydraulic leaks to 480V motor drives? If that sounds like you, read on. Your mission Own uptime. You’ll connect, commission, and care for industrial power and control systems—keeping equipment safe, code-compliant, and production-ready. You’ll prioritize work using a computer-based maintenance system, communicate clearly with operations, and call out hazards before they become incidents.

Requirements

Electrical: AC/DC motors and drives, 480V three‑phase systems, transformers, control power, relays.
Mechanical: gears, pulleys, chains, belts, shafts, industrial gearboxes, water pumps, air compressors (HVAC a plus).
Pneumatics: valves, controls, pressure and flow, cylinders.
Hydraulics: valves, controls, pressure and flow, cylinders.
Electronics/controls: ladder logic, PLC programming; C programming is a plus.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to pass the Ramsay Assessment (60 questions mechanical, 60 questions electrical).
Technical school grads in Electrical Systems, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance are highly encouraged to apply.
Blueprint and schematic literacy (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
Machining (mill, lathe, grinder, saw, drill) and welding (TIG, stick).
Basic plumbing, including threading and soldering.
Strong attendance, work ethic, and ability to prioritize independently.
Stand up to 8 hours/day; frequently lift up to 50 lbs; wear required PPE.
Willing and able to work a rotating shift.

Nice To Haves

HVAC
PLC troubleshooting, programming, and wiring
Electrical/equipment troubleshooting and soldering
Single- and three‑phase power, 120/208/240/480V systems
Hydraulics experience
Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
Pipefitting
Manufacturing environment experience

Responsibilities

Use a computer to review job queues and plan electrical repairs and PMs.
Test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical malfunctions using meters, manuals, guides, and blueprints.
Install and wire machines, breakers, transformers, and components across low and high voltage.
Run conduit, pull cable, and terminate control power and motor circuits per schematics.
Diagnose and correct issues in transformers, motors, lighting fixtures; replace damaged wires/cable.
Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs; fabricate and weld brackets when needed.
Inspect systems for hazards and defects; verify building and safety code compliance and document findings.
Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain, or repair wiring and equipment.
Advise when continued operation of equipment is unsafe.
Adhere to SQF requirements and all facility safety rules, including wearing required PPE.