Industrial Automation Electrician — Siemens S7 & High‑Voltage Systems

Location: Apple Grove, WV
Employment Type: Full Time

A day in this role

Sunrise at a cutting-edge steel facility. You’re on the floor before the first billet rolls, reviewing last night’s logs and tracing a fault trail through Siemens S7 logic. By mid-morning, you’ve isolated a speed-reference mismatch between a PLC and an ABB VFD, adjusted parameters, and watched production stabilize. After lunch, a 4,160V feeder trips—your meter and schematics come out as you methodically narrow the issue. Before shift-end, you swap a failed motor, align the coupling, land the leads, verify rotation, and sign off commissioning checks with the operators who rely on your know‑how.

What you’ll take on

• Modify and troubleshoot Siemens S7 PLC logic to support commissioning, startup, and ongoing improvements.
• Diagnose and work safely around high-voltage power systems, including 480V, 4,160V, 13.5kV, and 345kV equipment.
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs (ABB, Siemens, WEG) and resolve drive behavior issues.
• Pinpoint and correct PLC‑to‑VFD communication and speed‑reference problems.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics to guide repairs and upgrades.
• Perform end‑to‑end motor changeouts—mechanical installation and electrical terminations.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup debug, and plant troubleshooting activities.
• Partner with operators to resolve issues and boost equipment reliability.

What makes you a great fit

• Proven industrial electrical troubleshooting background in fast‑paced environments.
• Hands‑on PLC experience—ideally Siemens S7—including making logic edits.
• Comfort working on systems above 480V with strong safety awareness.
• Deep skill with VFD setup, tuning, and fault resolution.
• Mechanical aptitude for replacing motors and maintaining heavy equipment.
• Self‑directed, adaptable, and communicative team player.

Preferred: Exposure to multiple PLC families, heavy manufacturing experience, commissioning/startup background, and formal electrical training or an apprenticeship.