Plant Automation Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Are You the Troubleshooter Everyone Calls First?

Do you light up when a PLC throws a fault and the schematic becomes your roadmap? Comfortable working with 120/208/240/480 VAC systems? Willing to climb overhead, slide under a machine, or squeeze into tight spaces to get production back online? If you’re nodding yes—and you can lift up to 50 lbs while staying safe—you might be the Plant Automation Electrician we’re looking for.

• Hunt down and resolve issues across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic systems—PLCs, NC/CNC controls, power supplies, drives, gauges, and test instruments included
• Leverage strong electrical/electronic and mechanical theory; develop/interpret specifications; and ensure work aligns with local and national electrical codes
• Install equipment, bring it up safely, and shut it down correctly following company procedures and OSHA expectations
• Document maintenance activities and performance data for assigned equipment
• Pitch in with related maintenance assignments as needed

• Hours: Night shift (7 PM – 7 AM) following a rotating 2-2-3 schedule
• Rotation: Work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days; then reverse the following week
• Starting Pay: $30 - $40/hr base + $2/hr night differential

• Two-year technical degree, accredited apprenticeship, or equivalent technical preparation (required)
• 3–5 years of demonstrated success across electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines
• Deep familiarity with electrical/electronic components and specialized diagnostic tools
• Ability to work overhead, underneath machines, and in confined spaces
• Experience around high-voltage electrical systems
• Strength to push, pull, or lift heavy parts with or without assistance

• Repetitive tasks and frequent walking
• Kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• Hands-on work handling tools, parts, and controls
• Lifting up to 50 lbs while bending, twisting, and/or standing

• PLC troubleshooting expertise
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics
• Electrical troubleshooting at an advanced level
• Broad troubleshooting mindset
• Experience with 120/208/240/480 VAC power
• Electrical system diagnostics and repair
• Electrical troubleshooting in production environments
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Hands-on industrial electrical background
• Understanding of industrial electrical architectures
• Heavy equipment electrical diagnostics
• CNC machine troubleshooting

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controllers—Siemens and Allen-Bradley

Prysmian is the global leader in cable solutions for energy and digital networks. We deliver resilient, high-performance, sustainable systems across underground and submarine transmission, as well as medium and low voltage products that power construction and infrastructure. We also produce a full portfolio of optical fiber, copper cables, and connectivity that carries voice, video, and data worldwide.

Our North American presence expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of McKinney, Texas-based Encore Wire—now 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 to support the energy and telecommunications sectors. At Prysmian, your contributions make a visible impact.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation