Industrial Electrical & Controls Technician – Allen-Bradley PLCs

Cactus Wellhead

Baytown (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Full-time, on-site position

Opportunities for professional dev and

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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.