Electrical Controls Specialist

Join BLEACHTECH and be part of a team driving innovation. Explore our career opportunities where your skills make an impact. As part of the ANSA McAL Group, BLEACHTECH offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact in water treatment and sanitation while benefiting from the support of one of the Caribbean’s largest and most respected organizations. Here, you’ll find abundant opportunities to grow, learn, and develop alongside a vast network of skilled professionals and HR resources. Join us and take your career to new heights with a team dedicated to innovation and positive change. Medical Our comprehensive medical benefits through Cigna Health provide access to top-tier healthcare through either a PPO or HDHP Plan. Vision Our vision benefits with Lincoln Financial Group provide coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contacts, ensuring clear vision and eye health at an affordable cost. Life Insurance Employees receive company-provided life insurance through Lincoln Financial Group, with the option to purchase additional coverage at an affordable cost. Health Savings Account We offer a company-provided Health Savings Account (HSA) with our High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), allowing you to save tax-free for medical expenses while enjoying flexible healthcare coverage. Short & Long-Term Disability All employees receive company-provided disability benefits through Reliance Standard, ensuring your income is safeguarded during an illness or injury. Paid Time-Off Employees are eligible for paid time off (PTO) after completing 90 days of employment. 401k After one year of employment, employees are eligible for a 401(k) plan with company matching. Available Positions Position: Electrical Controls Specialist Location: Petersburg, VA Job Id: 176 # of Openings: 1 The Role We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Specialist to lead and support automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems across our plant. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role responsible for keeping critical systems running safely and efficiently—while also driving upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives. What You’ll Do Troubleshoot and optimize PLCs, HMIs, and control systems Support and improve plant-wide electrical and instrumentation systems Lead and support capital projects, upgrades, and system integrations Partner with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams Oversee contractors and ensure quality project execution Maintain critical equipment (motors, switchgear, compressors, etc.) Ensure compliance with NEC, EPA, PHMSA, and internal standards What You Bring 8+ years in electrical controls/automation (chemical or process industry preferred) Strong PLC/DCS experience (Rockwell, GE, Emerson PAC8000) Deep knowledge of industrial electrical systems and codes (NEC, ISA, IEC) Experience in hazardous environments and classified systems Proven ability to troubleshoot, lead projects, and drive improvements Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience Why Join BleachTech High‑impact role with visibility across operations Opportunity to modernize systems and lead improvements Growing company with strong investment and direction Team-oriented culture focused on safety and performance If you're a hands‑on controls expert who wants more ownership, more influence, and the ability to truly shape an operation—we’d like to connect. #J-18808-Ljbffr