Electrical and Mechanical Technician

Sofidel; Inola (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofidel America of Inola, Oklahoma is seeking an Electrical & Mechanical Technician to join our production team. This role focuses on electrical and instrumentation maintenance, system monitoring, and cost-effective improvements to ensure safe, efficient plant operation.

You will troubleshoot PLC and DCS systems, maintain process instrumentation, and collaborate with engineers and contractors to enhance reliability and efficiency while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of strong industrial electrical background in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 480 volt, 2300 volt, 35k volts, 3-PhaseControls; AB/Rockwell DC Drive; AB/Rockwell PLCs; Control Logic; Reading Electrical Drawings and Ladder Logic.
• Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (pressure, flow, temperature, level transmitters, valve positioners, PID controllers).
• Understanding of the working components of PLC/DCS systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and process control issues using appropriate tools and software.
• Test, repair, and maintain process instrumentation, including flow meters, level transmitters, level switches, and related equipment.
• Program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC and DCS systems.
• Repair and maintain electrical, electronic, and electromechanical production equipment.
• Collect and analyze PLC I/O data to monitor equipment performance and support process improvements.
• Follow safety, quality, sanitation, and company procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Coordinate contractor and vendor activities to improve equipment reliability and productivity.

Skills

Industrial electrical

Electrical troubleshooting

Variable frequency drives

PLC/DCS understanding

Ladder Logic

Instrumentation & process control

Reading electrical drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year technical/college certification in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

AB/Rockwell DC Drive

AB/Rockwell PLCs

Control Logic

Job description

Position Overview

Sofidel America of Inola,OKlahoma is looking for an Electrical & Mechanical Technician to join our dynamic team. This role ensures professional and technical expertise to improve the efficiency of our operational systems, improve the quality of our products, and find more cost-effective ways to meet these goals while reducing costs. Perform duties to ensure that all electrical and instrumentation maintenance is performed; replace and repair components and parts as needed, program monitoring systems, and troubleshoot errors to keep the plant in safe and efficient operating condition.

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, electronic, instrumentation, and process control issues using appropriate tools and software.
• Test, repair, and maintain process instrumentation, including flow meters, level transmitters, level switches, and related equipment.
• Work with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to resolve equipment and system issues efficiently.Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC and DCS systems.
• Repair and maintain electrical, electronic, and electromechanical production equipment.
• Collect and analyze PLC input/output data to monitor equipment performance and support future process improvements.
• Troubleshoot and maintain process control systems to ensure reliable operation.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, control records, and drawings; update documentation to reflect process improvements and field modifications.
• Assist management and engineering teams with projects, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, quality, sanitation, and company procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Coordinate and oversee contractor and vendor activities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and productivity.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required and a 2-year certification from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics is preferred.
• Three years of strong industrial electrical background in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong electronics background is preferred with experience also in 480 volt, 2300 volt, 35k volts, 3-PhaseControls; AB/Rockwell DC Drive; AB/Rockwell PLC’s, Control Logic; Reading Electrical Drawings andLadder Logic.
• Experience with variable frequency drives and smart field instruments (i.e. pressure, flow, temperature,level and analytical transmitters, valve positioners, valve actuators and PID controllers) is necessary.
• Understanding of the working components of PLC/DCS systems.