Automation and Power Systems Service Technician

Westlake Pipe & Fittings USA; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings USA is seeking an Automation and Power Systems Service Technician to protect uptime in a fast‑paced manufacturing plant. You’ll troubleshoot PLC logic, validate three‑phase power, and bring complex machinery back online.

This role requires formal electronics training and 5+ years of craft experience; an associate degree or Journeyman’s card is preferred. You’ll document all work in FIXX CMMS, follow LOTO and PPE rules, and coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electronics or electrical craft in industrial settings.
• Experience with 3-phase power, 480V systems, and motor drives.
• Proficient with PLCs and electrical schematics.
• Ability to read FIXX/CMMS and document work

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and repair PLCs; support installations.
• Diagnose electrical/electronic circuits to component level.
• Read schematics and perform 480V three-phase work.
• Document work in FIXX CMMS and communicate ETAs.
• Follow safety policies including LOTO and PPE.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Electrical Installation

Electrical Repair

Three-phase Power (480V)

Education

Formal electronics training

Journeyman’s card / Associate degree preferred

Tools

PLC Programming

PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, B&R)

SCADA

Multimeter

DLRO

Motor Drives

Job description

Can you spot a control fault before the HMI alarms?If troubleshooting is your superpower, this role is your arena. As an Automation and Power Systems Service Technician, you’ll protect uptime in a fast‑paced manufacturing plant—hunting down anomalies in PLC logic, validating three‑phase power, and bringing complex machinery back to life. You’ll balance urgency with safety, clarity with speed, and craftsmanship with documentation.MissionKeep electrical and electronic systems healthy, safe, and reliable—programming PLCs, repairing circuits, supporting installs, and communicating clearly with operations.How you’ll winSafety first: follow all policies, wear PPE, and apply LOTO without compromise; keep the workspace clean and 5S‑ready.PLC mastery: work with Allen‑Bradley, Modicon, and Square D logic; write A/B ladder programs; troubleshoot/repair PLC circuits.Power proficiency: diagnose electrical/electronic circuits to component level; read/interpret schematics; work confidently on 480V and below, including 3‑phase.Drives expertise: troubleshoot, program, and specify motor drives.Reliability focus: document all work in FIXX (CMMS); communicate equipment condition and ETAs.Versatility: assist with repair/installation/troubleshooting of industrial machinery, plumbing connections, and building systems.Ownership: bring your own basic hand tools; be a dedicated self‑starter; support overtime and occasional emergency call‑ins.Do what it takes: perform all other duties as assigned to keep production running.Background that fitsFormal electronics training and 5+ years of craft experience; associate degree in electronics or Journeyman’s card preferred.Valid driver’s license.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical realitiesExpect frequent standing/walking; hands‑on work (handling/feeling); reaching; climbing/balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and speaking/hearing. Occasional sitting. Regularly lift/move 40–50 lbs. Visual needs: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.Environment you’ll work inRegular exposure to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock; frequent wet/humid conditions, fumes/airborne particles, extreme heat, and vibration; occasional high, precarious places. Noise is usually loud.Skills that set you apartMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsCommercial Electrical ExpertiseElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical RepairOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Relay TestingInsulation Resistance TestingHVAC MaintenancePneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceIndustrial Electrical SystemsHydraulic Systems & ComponentsElectrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Equipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Electrical Panel InstallationElectrical Schematic ReadingLow Voltage Cabling InstallationEquipment Installation & WiringEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment InstallationAutomotive Manufacturing SystemsMachine Safety InspectionsTechnologies you’ll touchSwitchgearMotor Control Centers (MCCs)MultimeterDigital Low Resistance Ohm Meter (DLRO)Injection Molding MachineIndustrial ControlsIndustrial Blender / MixerSCADAExtrusion MachineProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R Industrial Automation)HMIServo MotorsIndustrial RobotWho we areWestlake Pipe & Fittings is one of North America’s largest PVC pipe and fittings manufacturers, serving municipal water/sewer, plumbing, water well, pool/spa, and agricultural/turf irrigation. We lead with product innovation like Certa‑Lok spline‑lock technology, delivering systems engineered to build a better foundation.