Electrical Controls & Automation Specialist

BG Foods; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Specialist to troubleshoot and upgrade electrical control systems across the plant. You will supervise electrical updates, train maintenance staff, and ensure GMP safety standards.

The role focuses on standardizing controls and improving cost efficiency while collaborating with vendors. Applicants should have 5–7 years’ experience or an Associate’s degree in electrical fields, with PLC diagnostics, strong organization, and problem-solving

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in electrical maintenance or related field.
• PC literacy and computer-based documentation
• Electrical power, control, and PLC diagnostic skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Critical and forward-thinking mindset

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and capital electrical projects as directed.
• Review and approve electrical schematics changes under your direction.
• Ensure compliance with safety and GMP policies in your area.
• Provide ongoing training and enforcement as appropriate.
• Develop and update an electrical preventive maintenance program.
• Review and update PM schedules for electrical devices and cleaning.
• Standardize controls across production areas.
• Engage local vendors for device selection and standardization.
• Analyze electrical processes and implement cost-saving changes.
• Administer practical exams for mechanics seeking electrical skills.

Skills

Electrical power

PLC diagnostics

PC literacy

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Forward-thinking

Education

Associate's degree in electrical-related studies

Job description

BG Foods is seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Specialist to troubleshoot and upgrade electrical control systems across the plant. You will supervise electrical updates, train maintenance staff, and ensure GMP safety standards.

The role focuses on standardizing controls and improving cost efficiency while collaborating with vendors. Applicants should have 5–7 years’ experience or an Associate’s degree in electrical fields, with PLC diagnostics, strong organization, and problem-solving