Industrial Electrical & Controls Technician – PLC/HMI

U.S. Silica; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Silica is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to perform routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting on industrial electrical systems under moderate supervision.

The role emphasizes plant automation, PLC/HMI systems, and safety compliance at our Sparta, WI facility. Responsibilities include Wonderware/PLC programming, reading blueprints and electrical diagrams, and collaborating with maintenance and production to avoid disruption.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years as an electrical technician in an industrial setting with PLC and 3-phase power experience.
• Strong safety and quality mindset; able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics; perform basic electrical tasks with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting on industrial electrical systems with moderate supervision.
• Oversee electrical repairs and support plant automation, including HMI and PLC systems.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and ladder logic diagrams; ensure safety protocols (LOTO) are followed.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production to minimize impact on throughput and quality.
• Document changes, manage tools/parts, and support capital project implementation.

Skills

PLC experience

Read schematics

Read blueprints

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Wonderware

RS Logix

VFD programming

HMI

MES

Ladder logic diagrams

Job description

U.S. Silica is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to perform routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting on industrial electrical systems under moderate supervision.

The role emphasizes plant automation, PLC/HMI systems, and safety compliance at our Sparta, WI facility. Responsibilities include Wonderware/PLC programming, reading blueprints and electrical diagrams, and collaborating with maintenance and production to avoid disruption.