Plant Electrician

Are you a skilled Plant Electrician looking for a meaningful career opportunity? We are committed to creating a greener planet by recycling millions of scrap tires into reusable raw materials, protecting the environment and public health. As a Plant Electrician, you will play a vital role in ensuring processes meet electrical code standards, troubleshooting and repairing complex machines, and designing control panels for motors ranging from 2hp to 400hp. If you have a thorough understanding of electrical principles, experience in programming Allen Bradley PLCs, and a passion for sustainability, apply now and be part of our mission to improve lives through sustainable practices.

• Ensure a thorough understanding of electrical principles and safety regulations
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of 3-phase motors, motor controls, contactors, overloads, and circuit breakers
• Read and interpret electrical drawings to troubleshoot and repair complex process machines
• Exhibit proficiency in working with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
• Program Allen Bradley PLCs, including SLC, Control Logix, and Compact Logix, using RSLogix 500 and 5000 Programming software with digital, analog, and PID instructions
• Write PLC code for a new production line, including a start sequence, device list, and detailed theory of operation, encompassing control of line speed, process temperature, motor load, hopper levels, and product weight integration
• Develop easy-to-understand documentation for ladder logic and create detailed CAD drawings for troubleshooting and installation purposes
• Design and construct process line system control panels, including PLC, main breaker, motor starters, overloads, VFDs, and soft starts for motors ranging from 2hp to 400hp, based on a detailed device and motor list.
• Use CAD software to generate control drawings and panel layout templates.

• Thorough understanding of electrical principles and safety regulations
• Proficiency in meeting local, state, and national electrical code standards
• Good working knowledge of 3-phase motors, motor controls, contactors, overloads, and circuit breakers
• Ability to read electrical drawings for troubleshooting and repairing complex process machines
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
• Experience in programming Allen Bradley PLCs, including SLC, Control Logix, and Compact Logix, using RSLogix 500 and 5000 Programming software with digital, analog, and PID instructions
• Capability to write PLC code for a new production line, controlling line speed, process temperature, motor load, hopper levels, and product weight integration
• Skills in creating easy-to-understand documentation for ladder logic and detailed CAD drawings for troubleshooting and installation purposes
• Ability to design and construct process line system control panels, including PLC, main breaker, motor starters, overloads, VFDs, and soft starts for motors ranging from 2hp to 400hp, based on a detailed device and motor list
• Proficiency in using CAD software to generate control drawings and panel layout templates
• Mechanical experience is a plus
• Reliable Transportation

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