Plant Electrical Reliability Technician -- PLC/VFD

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to be the go-to problem solver for plant power and controls?

Do you enjoy chasing down a tricky fault in a 480V, 3-phase system? Can you read a schematic, spot the weak link in a control loop, and bring production equipment back to life—safely and quickly? Join us and put your skills to work across heat treatment units, hydrotesters, threading lines, and integrated control systems.

What You’ll Tackle

• Install, test, and service industrial electrical wiring and equipment using the right hand, power, and precision tools.
• Troubleshoot with confidence—use ohmmeters, voltmeters, and megohmmeters to verify issues and eliminate root causes.
• Make solid connections to breakers, transformers, and VFDs while following applicable codes.
• Partner across trades to support mechanical troubleshooting, perform basic rigging, and keep the plant moving.
• Champion safety through strict LOTO, PPE use, and adherence to site procedures.

Environment & Physical Demands

• Comfortable working at elevation on ladders, scaffolds, and building roofs.
• Operate effectively in a heavy industrial setting with extreme temperatures, dust, and dirt.
• Qualified to operate, or able to become qualified to operate, forklifts and aerial lifts.

Your Technical Edge

• Deep knowledge of 3-phase, 480V systems; AC/DC equipment; transformers; and plant power supplies.
• PLC and automation literacy: ladder logic, digital logic, and I/O devices.
• VFD and AC controls setup, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Skilled at reading electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Independent, organized, and responsive to changing production priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Electrician’s license, 2-year electrical technology degree, or completion of an electrical apprenticeship.
• Schedule: Able to work rotating 12-hour days/nights, weekends, overtime, and respond to emergency call-outs.
• Background Check: Candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and physical work assessment.

Skills You Bring

• Industrial electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Diagnostics for heavy equipment and plant systems
• Electrical schematic interpretation
• NEC awareness and practical application
• Hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems and controls

Tools & Technologies You’ll Touch

• Motor Control Centers (MCCs) (Allen Bradley, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton)
• Industrial controls (Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, ABB, Omron, Siemens, Schneider Electric)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens)
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors
• CNC maintenance

If reliability, safety, and problem-solving are your trademarks, this role is built for you.