Automation Controls Technician III - Electrical & Automation

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Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.

Our company promotes continuous learning, diverse work opportunities, and flexibility. We provide defined career path advancement, full benefits, and apprenticeship/continuing education programs.

Openings for experienced workers and training for entry level positions are always available. Start a career with us today!

As an Automation Controls Technician III - Electrical & Automation, you’ll work on a wide mix of custom electromechanical equipment, control panels, robotics, vision systems, and more — no two projects are the same. You’ll collaborate with a great group of engineers and project managers and split your time between our shop, office, and customer sites.

We’re looking for someone with strong electrical knowledge, hands‑on skills, and a willingness to take the lead when needed. Flexibility is key, as some travel, overnights, and occasional overtime are part of the work.

• Lead installation of conduit and wire, tubing, sensors, etc.
• Wire a variety of electrical control panels, motors, and other devices
• Perform calibrations on various instrumentation such as pressure sensors, load cells, flow meters, etc.
• Work safely with a variety of voltages such as 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 480 VAC, single phase and 3‑phase
• Interpret and mark up electrical drawings and documentation for custom machines, systems, and products
• Configure controls components
• Evaluate inventory and collaborate with Purchasing to order proper materials, components, and tools for projects
• Use manuals for proper installation, programming, and troubleshooting of components
• Provide troubleshooting to follow a problem to the source and solve the issue

• Walk/use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or tools / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
• Sit, talk, listen, observe, read, write, and type
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Perform work on site in industrial locations with occasional underground and/or at heights
• 5+ years of progressive experience in electrical, controls, automation, or robotics preferred
• Electrical Journeyman License in MD or WV required
• Valid driver’s license required
• MSHA Electrical card required or willingness to obtain within a year
• Experience reading and interpreting manuals and electrical drawings required
• Willing and able to perform hands‑on work related to programming and automation controls
• Ability to understand and interpret scope of work for specific tasks
• Experience in marking up (i.e. “red lining”) electrical drawings
• Leadership experience preferred with focus on leading jobs

• Comprehensive Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Rx Coverage
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with Company Match
  • Short/Long term disability
  • Paid time off (as outlined in the applicable Benefit Summary) and 7 paid holidays
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out‑of‑town work
• Employee focused work environment
  • On‑the‑job mentoring and training
  • Internal job postings
  • Performance and salary reviews
  • Employee feedback program
• Safety‑first and drug free work environments
  • Bonuses and incentives for working safely
  • Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
  • PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
• Overtime available as applicable
• Advancement through tailored employee career paths
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
• Applicant may also receive additional compensation based on the Company and individual's performances

This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with the Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post‑accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.

This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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