Controls Technician

Delphi Technologies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading electrical contracting company in Texas, where you will leverage your expertise in controls wiring and motor troubleshooting. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and oversee construction of advanced control systems. Enjoy a fast-paced environment that values effective communication and timely delivery. If you are passionate about electrical systems and eager to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in a supportive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong skill sets in motors, controls wiring, and specification experience.
• Ability to analyze and create graphical analyses of power usage.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand electrical drawings and symbols.
• Troubleshoot low and high voltage controls and PLCs.
• Evaluate problems in an industrial environment and recommend solutions.

Skills

Controls Wiring

Motor Troubleshooting

Power Usage Analysis

Electrical Drawings Interpretation

PLC Knowledge

VFD Adjustment

Instrumentation Knowledge

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Prism Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open-shop electrical contracting companies in Texas and Oklahoma. Garland based Prism Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction - design/build services, industrial and commercial developments as well as government and institutional projects. Prism Electric possesses world-class technical experts who maintain vital, long-term relationships and a high level of credibility with general contractors and other customers we serve. We have a strong reputation and extensive network of customer relationships and have consistently provided new, cutting-edge product innovations.

The successful Controls Technician will require strong skill sets in motors, controls wiring, and specification and design experience. This role requires a strong understanding of power, wiring, and load usage. This individual will also analyze, interpret, or create graphical analyses of power usage of equipment, motors, and systems as well as utilize AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Software. Will work in environment with cross functional teams to obtain information such as detail drawings, design calculations, system layouts, sketches and power specifications. The role will design and oversee construction of controls and monitoring systems for power, process equipment, and lighting.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and understand a variety of electrical drawings and navigate via understanding of electrical symbols.
• Understanding of controls schematics, ladder diagrams, and relay logic.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot low and high voltage controls and understanding of PLC input/output's, terminology, software, relay logic, current paths, and electrical components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and navigate and adjust parameters on VFD's.
• Evaluate problems in an industrial/manufacturing environment and recommend possible solutions.
• Ability to work in tight confined spaces or elevated areas.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation devises such as O2 sensors, controls devices, and fiber optics installation/terminations.
• Lay out, thread and run ridged conduit
• Cable tray layout and installation

Requirements:

Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain. Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses at all times), respirator when required. Able to work 8 -10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night shifts. Includes crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds and pushing and pulling of objects is required. Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job

Prism's project teams are some of the strongest in Texas and we aim to continue this excellence in our Oklahoma offices as well. Our team ensures an efficient, detail orientated, and productive work environment with effective communication and on time delivery of tasks. We are looking for individuals who possess the ability to demonstrate these abilities in a fast paced high energy work environment.

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Prism Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in our workforce. It is our policy to attract and retain the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or status as a Special Disabled Veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran or other qualifying veteran. Diverse employees/candidates are encouraged to respond. Prism Electric is committed to developing and maintaining a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. M/F/D/V

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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