Electrical & Automation Specialist

Insight Staffing Group; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Staffing Group is seeking an Electrical Process Automation Specialist in Leesburg, Virginia. This pivotal role acts as a liaison between various operational teams, focusing on optimizing production through effective process control and training. The individual will engage in extensive travel to various sites to oversee projects.

Applicants must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. A Journeyman Electrician license is required, while a Virginia DMM Electrical Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical construction, installation, maintenance, and plant automation.
• Valid Driver’s license required.
• Virginia DMM Electrical Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement process control systems for automation.
• Serve as a troubleshooting resource for electrical technicians.
• Manage electrical contractors and ensure project adherence.
• Develop and lead training for plant operations associates.
• Research new technologies to enhance operations.

Skills

Electrical construction

Plant automation

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Journeyman Electrician

Job description

Description

The Electrical Process Automation Specialist is a key liaison between plant operations, electrical technicians, process engineering and electrical engineering. The specialist audits plant process control functions and makes recommendations for improvements to optimize production. The individual will also manage plant improvement requests to deliver documented tangible results for increased production and/or product quality for all of Luck Stone’s operations. This job requires extensive travel to be on site working on plant improvement projects and coaching/training operations and electrical technician associates. The individual is expected to engage and collaborate with all stakeholders involved in a project to develop the best possible solutions.

Travel: This position will travel to sites from Leesburg VA to Culpeper VA. Vehicle will be provided.

Responsibilities

40% of job: Design, develop, program and implement process control systems for small projects to optimize automated operations.

• Develop AutoCAD project drawings, conduit/cable lists, PLC and HMI programs, and execute safe startup.

20% of job: Serve as a reliability and troubleshooting resource for regional electrical technicians on all equipment used for plant power systems and PLC/HMI related issues.

• Analyze recurring issues for permanent solutions.
• Assist plants and electrical technicians with issues beyond the local expertise.
• Collaborate with technicians and operators to implement corrective actions or process improvements.

15% of job: Manage electrical contractors including developing bid packages, contractor selection, on-site supervision, change order documentation, coordination with operations, quality assurance, and adherence to project budget and schedule.

• Assist with design effort on larger, more complex projects focusing on constructability, contractor documentation, power component design, schedule and startup.

15% of job: Develop and lead training for plant operations associates to further their understanding of plant operations and how controls are used to optimize those operations.

• Act as a partner with other Subject Matter Experts to develop and facilitate technical training curriculum.

10% of job – Research and Development: Investigate and test new technologies to enhance stone aggregate operation.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of electrical construction, installation, maintenance of electrical systems and plant automation in industrial environments.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician required; Virginia DMM Electrical Certification preferred.

Technical Competencies

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, computer programming).
• Expertise with national electrical code (NEC).
• PLC & HMI programming.
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Production support.
• Process innovation.
• CapEx support.
• Quality support.
• Training.

Work Conditions

Ability to work under conditions of frequent exposure to dusty conditions and the full range of weather conditions; frequently in, on, and around quarry high walls and pit; extended periods working from elevated positions or in tunnels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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