Plant Automation Electrician -- PLC/VFD Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to solve the problem no one else can?

Imagine a production line down at 2:13 AM. A sensor trips, a drive faults, and output stops. You arrive, trace the issue from a PLC routine through wiring to a VFD, confirm with test instruments, and bring the system back online—safely and methodically. If that scenario energizes you, you’ll thrive here.

Prysmian leads the world in solutions for energy and digital connections—from underground and submarine transmission to building, infrastructure, and telecom. In 2024, we expanded our North American presence by acquiring McKinney, Texas‑based Encore Wire, one of our most advanced single‑campus manufacturing operations. With 9,000 colleagues in North America and 35,000 globally, we pair scale with innovation—and your work directly contributes to that mission.

Provide expert electrical/electronic and electro‑mechanical support across the plant—maintaining, testing, repairing, and improving systems so production is safe, efficient, and reliable.

• Diagnose and repair faults across electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems—including programmable and numeric controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test equipment.
• Use advanced understanding of theory, codes (national/local), materials, and equipment operation to plan and perform complex work; write or interpret technical specifications.
• Install, commission, and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements (including proper machine activation/shutdown and LOTO).
• Record required performance and maintenance data for assigned equipment.
• Support additional tasks as needed to keep operations running.

• Night shift: 7 PM – 7 AM
• Rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days; reverse the next week)
• Starting pay: $30–$38/hour base + $2/hour night differential

• Two‑year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent technical experience.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Deep knowledge of electrical/electronic components and diagnostic test instruments.
• Ability to climb to overhead structures, work underneath machines, and operate in tight quarters.
• Experience working around high‑voltage equipment.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift heavy objects and machine parts with or without assistance.

• PLC troubleshooting (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
• Electrical schematics—interpretation and application
• Electrical troubleshooting and systems diagnostics (120/208/240/480V)
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Industrial electrical systems and heavy‑equipment diagnostics

• VFDs
• PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens)
• Servo motors

• Repetitive movement and frequent walking
• Kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel tools and parts
• Lift up to 50 lbs while bending, twisting, and/or standing

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching contributions, plus paid holidays and vacation.