Electrical Equipment Specialist PLC & Process Automation

Altria Client Services LLC in; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking an Electrical Equipment Specialist for 1st or 3rd shift to support manufacturing with electrical control and process systems.

In this role you will provide on-shift troubleshooting, analyze data, support PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley), assist in qualifications, and help select spare parts while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, quality and production teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of hands-on industrial work with process controls, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills to work in technical support teams.
• Proficient with computer applications and control systems programming.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and P&ID diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Providing on-shift troubleshooting for electrical control and process systems during production.
• Analyzing data and applying problem-solving techniques to implement improvements.
• Providing PLC programming support for CI initiatives and troubleshooting.
• Assisting in installation, operational, and production qualifications.
• Developing spare parts lists and recommending design improvements.
• Participating in technical discussions with internal teams and OEMs.
• Providing technical support to problem-solving teams.
• Demonstrating familiarity with production equipment, boilers, air compressors, and rotary equipment.
• Maintaining familiarity with test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment.
• Determining project scope, specifications, and cost estimates for improvements.
• Working independently and prioritizing in a multi-tasking environment.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication

Reading electrical diagrams

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Job description

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) in Hopkinsville, KY, is seeking an Electrical Equipment Specialist for 1st or 3rd shift to support manufacturing with electrical control and process systems.

In this role you will provide on-shift troubleshooting, analyze data, support PLC programming (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley), assist in qualifications, and help select spare parts while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, quality and production teams.