Industrial Electrician: PLC & Automation Specialist

Nucor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucor Houston facility seeks an experienced industrial electrical technician to install and modify electrical machinery and circuitry in an industrial setting. You will diagnose malfunctions, work with PLCs and automation controls, and ensure all components meet safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining production quality, managing high voltage panels, reading schematics, and collaborating with electrical engineers. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an industrial electrical technician in a manufacturing facility.
• 3 years of experience programming PLCs.
• 3 years of experience with VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Install and modify electrical machinery, equipment, and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants.
• Diagnose cause of electrical or machine malfunctions.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to solve developmental problems.
• Work with programmable logic/automation controls.
• Ensure all electrical components adhere to standards.
• Maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and equipment.
• Manage electrical controls, high voltage distribution, and panels; understand crane operation principles.
• Inspect parts with rulers, calipers, and micrometers to check dimensional changes.
• Document and communicate actions and needs to keep teams aligned.

Skills

3-phase electrical

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

VFD experience

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / industrial maintenance or comparable

Job description

Nucor Houston facility seeks an experienced industrial electrical technician to install and modify electrical machinery and circuitry in an industrial setting. You will diagnose malfunctions, work with PLCs and automation controls, and ensure all components meet safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining production quality, managing high voltage panels, reading schematics, and collaborating with electrical engineers. A strong focus on safety and teamwork is required.