Industrial Electrical Technician - PLC/Drive Troubleshooter

Helion Group; Waco (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial manufacturing equipment. The role requires hands-on electrical troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives, plus mechanical aptitude to service motors and gearboxes.

The technician will read schematics, diagnose 480V 3-phase systems, complete work orders in SAP, and document repairs and parts replacements.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance with a strong electrical troubleshooting background.
• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Experience troubleshooting 480V, 3-phase motors and industrial electrical systems.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing motors, gearboxes, sprockets, and bearings.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document work electronically.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic to diagnose equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and 480V, 3-phase motors.
• Perform mechanical repairs, including replacing motors, gearboxes, sprockets, bearings, and other equipment components.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs, troubleshooting, and parts replacements using SAP.
• Utilize a laptop and Microsoft applications to track daily assignments, document completed work, and communicate with team members.
• Work with production and maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime and maintain reliable operations.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

Drives (VFDs)

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Helion Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial manufacturing equipment. The role requires hands-on electrical troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and drives, plus mechanical aptitude to service motors and gearboxes.

The technician will read schematics, diagnose 480V 3-phase systems, complete work orders in SAP, and document repairs and parts replacements.