Industrial Electrician: PLC & High-Voltage

Helion Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Helion Group in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Technician to join a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility. You will work with advanced industrial automation, high-voltage electrical systems, PLCs, and large-scale production equipment across continuous operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on troubleshooting experience in heavy industrial environments, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation issues.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in heavy industrial electrical maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and repair 480V to 13.5kV distribution systems.
• Proficient with PLCs, particularly Siemens S7.
• Experience with VFDs, MCCs, transformers, and switchgear.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical equipment.
• Diagnose issues in high-voltage distribution up to 345kV as qualified.
• Verify PLC logic and I/O, sensors, and networks.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams.
• Follow lockout/tagout and arc flash safety procedures.

Skills

Industrial electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Siemens S7

VFDs and MCCs

Electrical schematics

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

High-voltage equipment

Job description

Helion Group in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Technician to join a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility. You will work with advanced industrial automation, high-voltage electrical systems, PLCs, and large-scale production equipment across continuous operations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on troubleshooting experience in heavy industrial environments, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical and automation issues.