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Electrical Engineer - Heavy Industrial/Automation
Job in
Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, 72201, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Trispoke Managed Services Pvt Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Electrical Engineer - Heavy Industrial / Automation
Location: United States
Work Authorization: US Citizens, Green Card Holders, H1B Transfers
Industry: Heavy Industrial / Manufacturing / Steel / Petrochemical
Relocation: Up to $5,000 relocation assistance available
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in heavy industrial environments to support plant construction, equipment commissioning, and ongoing electrical maintenance operations.
The ideal candidate will possess a balanced background in electrical maintenance (60%) and controls/automation (40%), including PLC programming, motor drives, high-voltage systems, and industrial automation
.
Initially, the engineer will join the project team responsible for building construction and equipment installation
, followed by transition into the operational maintenance team once plant production begins (estimated September 2026).
Key Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and equipment
- Program, maintain, and troubleshoot PLCs (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell / Siemens)
- Configure and maintain motor drives and VFD systems
- Support HMI and SCADA systems for plant operations
- Read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and drawings
- Maintain and troubleshoot 480V+ high-voltage electrical systems (4160V preferred)
- Implement Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, and confined space procedures
- Assist with installation and commissioning of imported industrial equipment
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments including operations and engineering teams
- Support equipment upgrades and process improvements to reduce bottlenecks
- Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5-7 years total experience preferred
- Minimum 3+ years in a heavy industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation and electrical maintenance
- Ability to independently work with electrical schematics and drawings
- PLC Programming
- Allen Bradley / Rockwell / Siemens - Industrial automation & control systems
- Motor drives &
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) - SCADA / HMI systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- High voltage systems (
480V minimum, 4160V preferred
) - Preventive Maintenance / Predictive Maintenance
- OSHA Safety compliance
- Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical panel troubleshooting
- Industrial equipment commissioning
- SAP PM module
- Instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow transmitters)
- Commissioning new industrial equipment
- Working with foreign equipment documentation
- Industrial process automation
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