Industrial Automation Technician - 2nd/3rd Shift

Riviana Foods Inc.

Freeport (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 39,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Riviana Foods Inc. in Freeport, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician on a full-time basis to keep plant automation running smoothly. The role covers maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of instrumentation, PLCs, and electrical control systems to ensure efficient operations.

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, HMI/SCADA, VFDs, and 4–20 mA signal systems is required, with strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Technical degree or equivalent hands‑on experience in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Industrial Automation.
  • Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Studio 5000.
  • Knowledge of industrial instrumentation and 4–20 mA signal systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical control and power diagrams.
  • Familiarity with VFDs, HMI, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial instrumentation and control systems.
  • Program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs using Studio 5000.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA systems.
  • Diagnose issues with 4–20 mA instrumentation and control signals.
  • Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), electric motors, and electrical systems.
  • Interpret electrical control and power diagrams.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize control logic and PID control systems.
  • Perform electrical installations and support automation improvements.
  • Identify and resolve complex equipment and system issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Instrumentation
Electrical systems
Industrial automation
Troubleshooting
PLC programming
4-20 mA signals

Education

Technical degree in Instrumentation/Electrical/Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
Studio 5000
HMI
SCADA
VFDs

Job description

Riviana Foods Inc. in Freeport, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician on a full-time basis to keep plant automation running smoothly. The role covers maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of instrumentation, PLCs, and electrical control systems to ensure efficient operations.

Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, HMI/SCADA, VFDs, and 4–20 mA signal systems is required, with strong electrical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

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