Industrial Electrical & Automation Technician

U.S. Silica; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica seeks an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical equipment to support safe, reliable plant operations.

The role emphasizes PLC systems, three-phase power, process controls, and automation, and requires collaboration with Maintenance and Production teams to minimize downtime and optimize plant performance.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical experience in a plant setting.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, electronic, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical equipment.
• Support plant automation and control systems, preventive maintenance, and capital projects.
• Contribute to process improvements and training of electrical maintenance personnel.

Skills

PLC systems

Three-phase power

Process controls

Automation

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, electronic, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical equipment to support safe and reliable plant operations.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining plant productivity and minimizing equipment downtime. The successful candidate will have strong industrial electrical experience, including PLC systems, three-phase power, process controls, and automation, and will work closely with Maintenance and Production teams to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.

The position also supports plant automation and control systems, preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, process improvements, and the training and development of electrical maintenance personnel.