Industrial Electrical Technician

Helion Group; Apple Grove (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group is seeking experienced Industrial Electrician Technicians to join our steel manufacturing plant in Apple Grove, WV. The role focuses on troubleshooting high‑voltage electrical systems, PLCs, motors, and drives to support equipment commissioning, startup, preventive maintenance, and repairs.

You will work with Siemens S7 PLCs and other automation platforms, troubleshoot VFDs and motor control circuits, and read schematics for electrical distribution.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting three-phase motors, industrial controls, and high-voltage equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical equipment in a heavy industrial steel environment.
• Work with high-voltage systems including 480V, 4,160V, and 13.5kV as needed.
• Troubleshoot PLC logic and modify as necessary to restore production.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and startup of new machinery.
• Follow lockout/tagout and high-voltage safety procedures; coordinate with maintenance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Three-phase motors

PLC systems

Siemens S7

VFDs

High-voltage equipment

Electrical schematics

Lockout/Tagout

Industrial controls

Team communication

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

OverviewWe are seeking experience Industrial Electrician Technicians to join growing steel manufacturing plant in Apple Grove.The ideal candidate will have experience troubleshooting high-voltage electrical systems, PLCs, motors, drives, and industrial control systems. Technicians will play a critical role in supporting equipment commissioning, production startup, preventive maintenance, and electrical breakdown repairs.Key ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical equipment in a heavy industrial steel manufacturing environment.Work with high-voltage electrical systems, including 480V, 4,160V, 13.5kV, and potentially higher-voltage equipment.Troubleshoot and modify PLC logic to identify equipment failures and restore production.Work with Siemens S7 PLC systems and other industrial automation platforms.Troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, and electrical control circuits.Diagnose electrical failures involving three-phase motors, control panels, and power distribution equipment.Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.Troubleshoot PLC inputs and outputs, communication faults, and automated production equipment.Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to identify potential electrical failures before equipment breakdowns occur.Assist with the installation, commissioning, and startup of new industrial machinery.Follow all electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and applicable high-voltage safety requirements.Work alongside maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.Required QualificationsPrevious industrial electrical maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.Strong electrical troubleshooting experience involving three-phase motors, industrial controls, and high-voltage equipment.Experience troubleshooting PLC systems, including the ability to navigate and modify PLC logic.Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or other industrial PLC platforms.Ability to troubleshoot VFDs, motor control circuits, sensors, and electrical distribution systems.Ability to read electrical schematics and independently diagnose electrical failures.Strong understanding of electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and safe troubleshooting practices.Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with maintenance and production personnel.Willingness to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts.