Control Technician 3 - Kingsport

M.C. Dean; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable electrical services company in Tennessee is looking for a Control Technician 3 responsible for troubleshooting, conduit installation, and calibrations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a job shop environment with electrical work, including motor control. The role requires physical strength and the ability to work at heights while ensuring safety protocols. Knowledge of PLCs and SCADA systems is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a job shop environment with 1 year electrical experience required.
• Experience with serial (Modbus) and Ethernet communications preferred.
• Physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Follow verbal instructions and work orders to determine materials and assembly sequence.
• Provide on-the-job training for new employees.
• Ensure scheduling and quality goals are met.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Conduit installation

Calibrations

Wiring control panels

PLC terminations

Electrical blueprints interpretation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PLCs

SCADA

Job description

The Control Technician 3 is responsible for a variety of duties related to troubleshooting, conduit installation, calibrations, wiring control panels, PLC terminations, performing minor repairs as necessary and other manual labor required in assembling a product. Industrial electrical hands‑on experience installing and troubleshooting, including 480V 3‑phase, 110V, 24V and 12V motor control. Experience working with hard‑wired motor control centers, combination starters, start‑stop stations, estop circuits and electrical distribution systems and wiring up 480V. Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints and control wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Follow verbal instructions and read instructions such as work orders, diagrams, and wire lists to determine materials needed and sequence of assembly.
• Provide on-the-job training for new employees.
• Understand and follow company procedures for ordering, storing, receiving, and returning materials and tools.
• Ensure work is completed as per schedule and quality goals are achieved.

Qualifications

Education:

• HS Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in a job shop environment and a minimum of 1 year of electrical experience.

Desired Experience:

• Experience with serial (Modbus) and Ethernet communications.
• Ability to use basic Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Experience with PLCs.
• Experience with SCADA.
• Experience configuring network switches.

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to loading, unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocate a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Work at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected) and the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.