Industrial Electrician

Colorado Equipment Systems Integration Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Colorado Equipment Systems Integration Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Controls Technician to support mining, quarry, and plant operations. You will work on electrical controls, motor control centers, and VFDs, troubleshooting complex control systems in demanding environments.

The role requires discipline in safety practices, ability to read drawings, and hands-on experience with PLCs and industrial automation. On-site work with potential after-hours support is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–5 years of hands-on experience in electrical controls, electrical installation, electrical layout.
• Strong knowledge in motor controls, three phase power and ability to troubleshoot.
• Experience in a similar role within mining, aggregates, or plant operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical control systems with attention to safety and compliance (NEC, MSHA).
• Document work with notes and photos, and hand off unfinished tasks to the next shift.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship program completion

Tools

PLCs

Motor control centers

VFDs

Industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

Electrical test instruments

Job description

• Required: Strong knowledge in motor controls, three phase power and ability to troubleshoot.

Experience:

• Required: Minimum of 2-5 years of hands‑on experience in electrical controls, electrical installation, electrical layout.
• Preferred: Experience in a similar role within sand and gravel, quarries, manufacturing. Experience with Motor controls and troubleshooting control systems.

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of Control Systems: understanding of electrical control systems, circuit design, and automation processes.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical control issues effectively.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs): Experience with programming, configuring, and wiring VFDs.
• Industrial Communication Protocols: Familiarity with industrial communication protocols and networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).

Certifications:

• Required: License Journeyman Electrician, Certified Control Systems Technician is a plus but not mandatory.
• Preferred: Additional certifications related to electrical control systems or automation technologies.

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and precision in implementing and maintaining control systems.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and collaboration with team members.
• Maintain workspace: clean up your workspace throughout the day, complete at the end of the day. Document what was done in notes and pictures. f didnt complete document what is left to do for the next guy to pick it up.

Compliance and Safety:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of relevant safety standards and regulations (e.g., NEC, IEC) and the ability to ensure compliance in all aspects of electrical control systems.
• Safety Practices: Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment and adherence to safety protocols and procedures.
• MSHA: CESI will certify you.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle and work with electrical components and tools.
• Physical Stamina: Capability to perform tasks that may involve lifting, pulling, or working in various environmental conditions.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside of regular hours, including evenings, weekends, or on‑call as needed to address system issues or perform maintenance.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying current with industry advancements and technological changes in electrical control systems.

Preferred Attributes:

• Project Management Skills: Experience in managing or leading projects related to electrical controls or automation systems.
• Safety Lead: Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of saefty trainings and tail gate meetings for accidents and near misses.

Job Type: Full‑time

• Life insurance
• Safety equipment provided

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

• Work Location: In personndustrial electrical role, preferably in mining, aggregate, or plant operations.
• Knowledge of PLCs, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and industrial automation is highly beneficial.
• Demonstrated commitment to electrical safety practices and familiarity with applicable codes and regulations (e.g., NEC, MSHA standards).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation, and to use standard electrical test instruments.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an electrical apprenticeship program