Industrial Electrician

Helion Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group is seeking experienced Industrial Electrical Technicians to join a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility. You will work with advanced automation, high-voltage systems, PLCs, and large-scale production equipment.

The ideal candidate will diagnose and repair electrical and automation issues, read schematics, and perform preventive maintenance in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industrial manufacturing electrical maintenance.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, motor controls and power distribution.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot PLCs beyond basic faults.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment and automated systems.
• Diagnose PLC logic issues and optimize ladder logic on Siemens S7 systems.
• Work with VFDs, motors, MCCs, transformers and switchgear to minimize downtime.
• Interpret schematics and technical docs to identify equipment failures and plan preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering and production teams to resolve breakdowns.
• Follow lockout/tagout and arc flash safety procedures during all tasks.

Skills

Siemens S7 PLCs

Electrical troubleshooting

VFDs & motors

High-voltage distribution

Schematics reading

Tools

Siemens hardware

Job description

We are seeking experienced Industrial Electrical Technicians to join a growing, state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation, high-voltage electrical systems, PLCs, and large-scale production equipment.The ideal candidate has a strong background in heavy industrial electrical maintenance, hands-on troubleshooting experience, and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment and automated manufacturing systems.Diagnose electrical issues involving 480V, 4,160V, 13.5kV, and high-voltage distribution systems up to 345kV, as qualified and authorized.Troubleshoot, monitor, and modify PLC logic, primarily using Siemens S7 systems.Identify and resolve problems involving PLC inputs and outputs, communication networks, sensors, and control circuits.Troubleshoot and maintain variable frequency drives (VFDs), electric motors, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, and switchgear.Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to identify equipment failures.Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.Follow established electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash protection, and proper electrical testing practices.QualificationsPrevious electrical maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and power distribution.Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC systems, with Siemens S7 experience preferred.Ability to troubleshoot PLC logic beyond basic fault identification.Experience with VFDs, three-phase motors, sensors, and industrial control circuits.Familiarity with medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment is highly desirable.Ability to read electrical schematics and independently diagnose complex equipment issues.Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting ability, and commitment to workplace safety.