Controls and Automation Technician

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Controls & Electrical Technician with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience programming, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing PLC‑based control systems, HMI platforms, industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment within a live industrial or manufacturing environment.

This position will play a key role in supporting plant reliability and equipment uptime by diagnosing electrical and controls issues, making PLC/HMI modifications, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and partnering with Engineering and Operations on equipment improvements and commissioning activities.

• Connect to and troubleshoot live PLC and HMI systems, interpret existing control logic, modify programs as needed, document changes, and restore equipment functionality.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC‑based control systems, HMIs, industrial networks, instrumentation, drives, electrical equipment, and automation components to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.
• Perform control system modifications, commissioning activities, loop checks, calibration support, startup assistance, and system upgrades, ensuring all work and changes are properly documented.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, control narratives, and technical drawings to diagnose problems and support field execution.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of plant equipment, including:
• PLC panels and HMIs
• Instrumentation and field wiring
• Motors and motor controls
• MCCs and VFDs
• Pumps and valves
• Burners and blowers
• Other electrical, mechanical, and automated plant equipment
• Utilize multimeters, electrical testing equipment, and diagnostic tools to identify equipment failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions that improve reliability and minimize downtime.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to support equipment repairs, control strategy improvements, commissioning activities, system upgrades, and continuous reliability initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely maintenance records, PLC/HMI programming documentation, calibration records, inspection reports, and equipment documentation.
• Work safely and independently in an active industrial plant environment while demonstrating strong troubleshooting ability, technical judgment, and ownership of assigned work.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, company safety policies, and site‑specific electrical requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while supporting overall plant reliability, equipment uptime, safety, and continuous improvement.

• 3–5 years of hands‑on industrial controls, electrical, instrumentation, or automation experience in a manufacturing, chemical, process, or similar industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and working directly with PLCs and HMIs, including the ability to go online with live systems, interpret ladder logic/control logic, diagnose faults, and make programming modifications.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, VFDs, MCCs, motors, pumps, valves, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, control narratives, and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot equipment failures and determine root causes.
• Working knowledge of LOTO, OSHA, NEC, and industrial electrical safety practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively to equipment failures and plant operational needs.