Manufacturing Plant Electrical Technician — Systems & Controls

Helion Group

  • Petersburg, VA
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    Are 24VDC control loops, 120V branch circuits, and 480V motor feeders all familiar territory? If this sounds like you, you will: Diagnose and repair electrical issues on production equipment and facility systems.

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    LocationPetersburg, VA

    Description

    Are You the Go-To Problem Solver on the Floor?

    Do you excel at chasing down elusive electrical faults? Are 24VDC control loops, 120V branch circuits, and 480V motor feeders all familiar territory? Can you read a schematic, wire a motor, and bring a downed line back to life—safely and fast?

    If this sounds like you, you will:

    • Diagnose and repair electrical issues on production equipment and facility systems.
    • Work confidently with 24VDC up to 480V, including 120V power distribution.
    • Wire motors and production machinery for reliable operation.
    • Install, troubleshoot, and replace sensors, fuses, relays, and related components.
    • Trace circuits and perform targeted repairs to minimize downtime.
    • Pull, terminate, and neatly dress electrical and control wiring.
    • Assemble, wire, and terminate electrical panels.
    • Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
    • Complete preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
    • Adhere to electrical codes, company safety rules, and lockout/tagout procedures.
    • Collaborate closely with production and maintenance to keep lines running.

    You’ll be a strong fit if you have:

    • Experience as an Industrial, Maintenance, or Electrical Technician/Electrician.
    • Proven ability to wire motors and industrial equipment.
    • Confidence reading and applying schematics and wiring diagrams.
    • A basic working knowledge of PLCs.
    • Experience wiring and terminating electrical and control panels.
    • Hands-on experience installing and troubleshooting sensors.
    • Experience installing cable tray systems.
    • Strong control wiring skills.
    • Ability to troubleshoot and repair 24VDC–480V systems.
    • Deep understanding of circuits, fuses, relays, sensors, and motor control.
    • Skill using test equipment such as a multimeter.
    • A safety-first approach to solving electrical problems quickly and effectively.

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