Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Technician | PLC/DCS

herefordethanolpartners; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Ethanol Partners, L.P. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a plant maintenance crew responsible for electrical-mechanical maintenance, instrumentation, controls, and frequency drives to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role combines electrical and mechanical repairs, PLC/DCS troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, with emphasis on programming, wiring, calibration, and safe operation in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ year of mechanical-electrical experience or Maintenance Tech Degree
• High School Diploma or GED required with a preference of Maintenance Tech Degree
• Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care
• Experience with Arc and MIG-Tig welding
• Mechanical background with bearing changes, pumps, conveyors
• Strong Electrical Experience required
• PLC/DCS knowledge
• Knowledge of Hart Communication Systems, Profibus wiring and com methods, and Device-net
• Ability to read and update electrical prints
• Understanding of discrete and analog systems
• Pneumatic Experience & Hydraulic Experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation and Electrical repair and troubleshooting (Emphasis)
• Electrical Repairs: Motors, Motor Starters, Running Conduit and wire pulling (Emphasis)
• Troubleshooting and repair of PLC/DCS (Emphasis)
• Programming of PLC/DCS systems
• Troubleshooting and repair of pumps/ auto valves
• Troubleshooting and repair of grain system
• Performing preventative maintenance
• 50% of the position is conducting electrical repairs and installations 50% conducting mechanical repairs and installation
• Moves, sets, calibrates, as needed, controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and indexarms, on control panels to control process variables
• Determines malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges or by automatic warning signals
• Inspects equipment to determine location and nature of malfunction
• Determines repair and maintenance of equipment
• Patrols units to verify safe and efficient operating conditions
• Lubricates equipment

Job description

Hereford Ethanol Partners, L.P. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a plant maintenance crew responsible for electrical-mechanical maintenance, instrumentation, controls, and frequency drives to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role combines electrical and mechanical repairs, PLC/DCS troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, with emphasis on programming, wiring, calibration, and safe operation in an industrial environment.