Industrial Electrician & Instrumentation Specialist

Marborg Industries; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Marborg Industries is seeking an Industrial Electrician & Instrumentation Technician at Tajiguas Landfill to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for our MRF. You will handle PLC programming, VFDs, soft starters, and high/low voltage equipment to ensure machinery reliability.

You must read electrical diagrams, work with 480V systems, and collaborate with vendors. This role requires safety focus, bilingual communication in some teams, and willingness to work nights/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of applicable electrical experience.
• Field experience with various SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and schematics.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints, diagrams, and connection drawings.
• CA C10 Electrical Contractors License.
• NFPA 70E experience or certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs planned maintenance inspection; diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems at field level.
• Support VFDs, soft starters, motor feedback devices.
• Work with low-voltage control panels and industrial networking.
• Develop knowledge base for facility SCADA systems and troubleshoot.
• Generate work orders and evaluate repair completion.
• Read and interpret sketches, diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Lead workers and supervise others as needed.
• Maintain inventory control and coordinate with outside vendors.

Skills

Electrical experience

SCADA systems

Electrical schematics

Blueprint reading

3-phase 480V systems

Driver's license

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

CA C10 Electrical Contractors License

NFPA 70E experience or certification

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Marborg Industries is seeking an Industrial Electrician & Instrumentation Technician at Tajiguas Landfill to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for our MRF. You will handle PLC programming, VFDs, soft starters, and high/low voltage equipment to ensure machinery reliability.

You must read electrical diagrams, work with 480V systems, and collaborate with vendors. This role requires safety focus, bilingual communication in some teams, and willingness to work nights/weekends as needed.