Facilities Controls Technician

X-fab Texas Inc; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

X-fab Texas Inc in Lubbock, TX seeks a Facilities Controls Technician to install and maintain electrical control systems for the facilities team. You will work with GE, Square D and Allen Bradley PLCs, SCADA systems, sensors and field wiring to support reliable plant operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC programming, VFDs and control instrumentation, along with strong troubleshooting and teamwork in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. in Electrical/Electronics or Electrician license with controls experience.
• Experience with PLCs, sensors, transducers and field wiring.
• Ability to design, program and install PLCs and VFDs.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical control systems for the facilities organization.
• Repair and maintain existing control systems: GE PLC, Square D PLC, Allen Bradley.
• Design, develop and implement SCADA systems.
• Interface with Engineering, Safety and maintenance staff on controls issues.
• Learn area critical control systems and assist maintenance as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical control systems

Sensors & transducers

Field wiring

Troubleshooting

Team player

Communication

Education

A.S. in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

GE PLC hardware

Allen Bradley

Square D PLC

VFDs

SCADA software

Job description

JOB TITLE: Facilities Controls TechnicianFunctions / Duties:Install, maintain and repair electrical control systems for the facilities organization. Interface with multiple disciplines to accomplish defined tasks.Responsibilities:Repair and maintain existing control systems:GE PLC systemsSquare D plc systemsScada System Design and DevelopmentAllen Bradley Control SystemsInterface and work with Engineering, Safety, and maintenance staff on controls problemsLearn area critical control systemsAssist requested maintenance and equipment maintenance as neededCurrent Skills / Competencies:Knowledge of basic control diagramsKnowledge of control devices and instrumentation:SensorsTransducersField WiringKnowledge and experience on the design, programming and installation of PLCsKnowledge and experience on the design, programming and installation of VFDsGood verbal and written communication skillsMust be a proven team player and self-starterGood problem solving and decision making skillsMinimum Requirements:A.S. degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology or Licensed Electrician with similar controls experience