Electrical Technician, Maintenance, Technician, Plant
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Job summary
FlexSteel in Baytown, TX is seeking Electrical & Controls Technicians to perform hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and restoration of industrial electrical, controls, and automation systems.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial environments, a related degree, and strong skills with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, VFDs, and electrical schematics. This on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, and reliable plant operations.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years hands-on industrial electrical and controls experience (7–10+ preferred).
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline preferred.
- Advanced troubleshooting skills for industrial electrical, controls, and automation systems.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems (ControlLogix and CompactLogix preferred).
- Ability to perform online PLC diagnostics using Studio 5000 or equivalent.
- Experience with VFDs, motor controls, MCCs, AC/DC motors, relays, contactors, safety circuits, and industrial control panels.
- Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, ladder logic, control drawings, and OEM documentation.
- Proficiency with electrical and controls diagnostic/test equipment.
- Working knowledge of LOTO, electrical safe-work practices, and NFPA 70E requirements.
- Ability to document troubleshooting findings and completed work clearly in the CMMS.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical and control systems.
- Diagnose faults and restore automation equipment in manufacturing.
- Document issues and corrective actions in CMMS.
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Job description
FlexSteel is seeking Electrical Control Technicians for their Baytown, TX location. This hands-on technical role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and restoration of industrial electrical, controls, and automation systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Candidates will work in an energetic, team-oriented environment supporting plant operations and reliability.
- Competitive wages
- Full-time, on-site position
- Opportunities for professional development and technical training
- Comprehensive safety programs
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial electrical and controls experience (7–10+ years preferred)
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline preferred
- Advanced troubleshooting skills for industrial electrical, controls, and automation systems
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical power and control systems up to 480 VAC
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems (ControlLogix and CompactLogix preferred)
- Ability to perform online PLC diagnostics using Studio 5000 or equivalent
- Experience with VFDs, motor controls, MCCs, AC/DC motors, relays, contactors, safety circuits, and industrial control panels
- Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, ladder logic, control drawings, and OEM documentation
- Proficiency with electrical and controls diagnostic/test equipment
- Working knowledge of LOTO, electrical safe-work practices, and NFPA 70E requirements
- Ability to document troubleshooting findings and completed work clearly in the CMMS
- Pre-employment drug screening, background checks, and medical examinations may be required
- Valid driver’s license and ability to wear PPE
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds, stand/walk for extended periods, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and work in confined spaces
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions and around hazardous materials
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline
- Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation training or certifications
- ISA CCST or equivalent controls/instrumentation certification
- Experience with servo and motion-control systems
- Experience with industrial communication networks
- Experience supporting equipment commissioning, controls upgrades, and reliability improvement projects
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