Electrical Maintenance Technician-PLC & Industrial Controls

IPG; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG in Carbondale, Illinois, seeks an Elect/Inst Tech Journeyman to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant electrical equipment. You will support certification and up-time, train others, and work extended hours during shutdowns.

The role requires reading schematics, wiring, PLC skills, and hands-on repair experience. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Electrical or related trade and/or a minimum of two years of relevant experience in the trade.
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics.
• Residential and/or industrial wiring skills, PLC and computer skills, electronic circuit board repair skills, power distribution skills along with general machine repair skills.
• Demonstrated Proficiency in explosion proof systems ranging from three-phase 480-volt transformers to low-volt intrinsically safe instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting relay logic.

Responsibilities

• Actively Participate in the Carbondale Plant Safety Program.
• Repair electrical failures on systems 480/60/3, 240/60/3, 220/60/1, and 120/60/1 AC and DC systems.
• Troubleshoot control systems using PC's and PLC's.
• Communicate shift activities with other maintenance personnel and maintenance supervisors.
• Break down work orders to determine feasibility and what resources are needed to complete.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment performance is at maximum.
• Interact with equipment suppliers.
• Develop repair procedures and monitor as needed.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for equipment improvements.
• Actively participate in department meetings.

Skills

Electrical theory

PLC programming

Wiring skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

PLC software

Job description

IPG in Carbondale, Illinois, seeks an Elect/Inst Tech Journeyman to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant electrical equipment. You will support certification and up-time, train others, and work extended hours during shutdowns.

The role requires reading schematics, wiring, PLC skills, and hands-on repair experience. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.