Industrial Electrical & Controls Specialist

OSI; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group in Chicago, IL, is seeking an Industrial Electrical & Controls Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot production equipment and automation systems in a food manufacturing setting.

The candidate will work closely with maintenance mechanics to diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control-related issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support SCADA and PLC-based systems. On-site, full-time position with competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Participate in automation and controls projects from planning to completion, including design input and scheduling.
• Provide technical support during automation initiatives and keep accurate records.
• Read schematics and manuals; perform preventative maintenance and on-the-job training.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

HMI/SCADA familiarity

Industrial networks

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

FactoryTalk Suite

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView HMIs

Job description

Industrial Electrical & Controls Specialist

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: AUTOC004681

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $90,640 USD to $135,960 USD
• Salary : $113,300 USD per year

Locations

Showing 1 location

Chicago - Ashland
Chicago, IL 60609, USA

Description

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on industrial troubleshooting professional to support production equipment and automation systems in a manufacturing environment. This role works closely with maintenance mechanics to diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and controls-related issues to keep equipment operating safely and reliably.

The ideal candidate has practical, hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and controls systems. PLC knowledge is important, but this is not a programming role. We are looking for someone who enjoys working directly with equipment, identifying root causes, and collaborating with the maintenance team to get production back up and running.

Job Responsibilities

Participate in all phases, from planning to completion, of automation and controls projects by providing input on appropriate design specifications; management of schedule, scope, cost, and quality; recommend equipment and methods based on knowledge of current industry standard; site start-up support.

Develop, recommend, and implement as directed, an organization-wide technical standards/guidelines relative to hardware and panel design, PLC and HMI programming, SCADA, power distribution, and OT network architect.

Provide technical support to plant and engineering department during any consideration of automation and controls integration initiatives.

Develop, recommend, and implement as directed, training programs designed to educate plant maintenance and technical teams on automation basic principles and controls systems troubleshooting.

Ensure that daily tasks are completed, be able to execute job order assignments, and keep accurate job order records.

Complete all forms required , submit all paperwork to your supervisor upon completion.

Ensure that all employees in the department follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and are wearing proper PPE.

Must be able to read and interpret schematics and manuals pertaining to equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance (PM) schedules as assigned.

Perform on-the-job training of other maintenance employees.

This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures . This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.

Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Strong knowledge with Factory Talk Suite, Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, and SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/ PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI /P, DeviceNet , DH+, etc.).

Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic control systems and clearly communicate technical solutions for any control system challenges.

Familiar with automation and controls industry standards and support contacts.

Education

BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).

Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

This role does not require any domestic travel.

Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

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