Electrical & Instrumentation Technician: PLC & Automation

U.S. Silica; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica in Midland, TX seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical equipment to keep plant operations safe and reliable.

The role emphasizes PLC systems, three-phase power, process controls, and automation, with collaboration across Maintenance and Production to minimize downtime and support capital projects and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance and instrumentation.
• Proficient with PLCs, sensors, actuators, and control loops.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and instrumentation issues and implement fixes.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical equipment.
• Support plant automation, control systems, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.

Skills

PLC systems

Three-phase power

Process controls

Automation

Job description

U.S. Silica in Midland, TX seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical equipment to keep plant operations safe and reliable.

The role emphasizes PLC systems, three-phase power, process controls, and automation, with collaboration across Maintenance and Production to minimize downtime and support capital projects and continuous improvement.