Maintenance Engineering Technician
Job in
La Porte, Harris County, Texas, 77572, USA
Listed on 2025-11-28
Listing for:
Greif, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-11-28
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Recognized with the
** 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award
** for our commitment to our colleagues.
* Generous Paid Time Off:
Enjoy up to
** 80 hours of PTO
** plus paid holidays to rest, recharge, and do what matters most.
* Retirement and Financial Security:
Take advantage of our
** 401(k)
** and comprehensive disability coverage
* Invest in Your Future:
We offer tuition reimbursement for college courses and professional certifications to help you grow.
Health Insurance from Day 1: no waiting period, your medical, dental, and vision coverage starts
** immediately.
*** Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
* Design, Program and trouble-shoot Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC control systems.
* Recognize, verify, analyze, isolate and repair (RVAIR) new and existing systems.
* Perform electrical preventative maintenance of all production equipment.
* Calibrate production equipment and maintain calibration records.
* Interface with equipment vendors & local contractors for the maintenance of all industrial facility electrical systems.
* Assist in maintaining a cost-efficient spares inventory for all mechanical and electrical production and facility equipment.
* Identify and conduct process improvements that improve efficiency.
* Clearly and effectively communicate with production and engineering personnel.
* Performs duties of a multi-skilled technician and other duties as assigned.
* Keep all back ups for HMI, PLC, Servo Drives and VFD’s updated.
* Upload and download PLC and HMI programs.
* Replace Defective Electrical and automation hardware.
* Keep database with all parts needed to have under inventory.
* Installing, configuring, and maintaining automated systems and equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and other components.
* Performing scheduled maintenance tasks to ensure the continued optimal performance of automated equipment.
* Implementing upgrades and modifications to existing automation systems to improve efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
* Work with engineers, other technicians, and manufacturing personnel to resolve issues and optimize production processes.
* Use CMMS (eMaint) to Maintaining records of maintenance, repairs, and system configurations.
* Ability to diagnose and resolve complex problems with automated systems and execute root cause analysis.
* Replace and Troubleshoot 480 VAC motors, 120 Vac motors.
* Replace and configure Servo drives, VFD’s and HMI’s.
* Familiar with different types of control signals (Analog/digital).
* Associate’s degree in:
Industrial Automation Tech, Robotics Tech, Electrical engineering. Electrical and automation technical background specific.
* Experience:
5+ years experience in a fast paced, manufacturing environment maintaining electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and Automation Systems.
* 5 years experience with PLC and computer-based control systems and programming.
* Capable of working collaboratively and effectively with minimal supervision.
* Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
* Demonstrates the ability to work effectively under limited supervision.
* Must be proficiency writing, reading English and speaking. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
* Electrical Engineering knowledge with experience in machine control system design, development, and troubleshooting.
* Fundamental understanding of personal computers and related software is essential.
* Proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs, often using ladder logic or other programming languages.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Project management, time management, and skills in written and verbal communication are also required
* Pneumatic and Hydraulic knowledge
* Proficiency with reading and interpreting electrical diagrams.
* Familiar with national electrical codes such as NFPA 70.
* Expert with PLC programing software such as:
Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, TIA portal, SIMATIC Manager S7.
* Expert with HMI configuration software’s such as:
Factory Talk View, Simatic WinCC, C-More
* Familiar with Profibus, Ethernet, and PROFINET Networks.
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Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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