Automation Technician - Night Shift, Onsite

Blue Ridge Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Automation is seeking a full-time Automation Technician to support engineering and maintenance with electrical and automation troubleshooting, start-up, and commissioning to reduce downtime, improve machine reliability, and increase production. The role may be embedded at client sites in Indianapolis or operate from the Blue Ridge office.

The technician will troubleshoot electrical equipment including motors, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA; read diagrams; follow SOPs; follow safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial electrical or service experience.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Experience with industrial communications (ASi bus, DeviceNet, Ethernet).
• Understanding of control voltages (24V, 120V, 0-10V, 4-20mA).
• Able to read electrical diagrams and mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and install electrical equipment, motors, VFDs, and PLCs.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and schematics and follow SOPs.
• Maintain safety standards and follow permit processes.
• Complete daily planned work orders and communicate with plant operations.
• Work with plant planner for improvements and repairs.
• Utilize CMMS system and source materials in emergencies.
• Support on-site client installations or remote locations as needed.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial communications

Preventive maintenance

Documentation interpretation

Teamwork

Time management

Independant work

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Blue Ridge Automation is seeking a full-time Automation Technician to support engineering and maintenance with electrical and automation troubleshooting, start-up, and commissioning to reduce downtime, improve machine reliability, and increase production. The role may be embedded at client sites in Indianapolis or operate from the Blue Ridge office.

The technician will troubleshoot electrical equipment including motors, VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA; read diagrams; follow SOPs; follow safety