Industrial Electrician: Power & Controls Technician

Owens Corning; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens Corning, located in Irving, TX, seeks an Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant electrical systems up to 480 VAC. Emphasis on safe operation, fault-finding, and timely corrective action; PLC and controls experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, diagnosing faults, and leading downtime electrical troubleshooting while following NFPA 70E, LTT, and NEC standards. Experience with motors, VFDs, and automation is highly valuable.

Qualifications

• Industrial electrical troubleshooting; three-phase systems up to 480 VAC; distribution, motor controls, and VFDs.
• Read electrical schematics, one-lines, diagrams, technical manuals, and procedures; use electrical test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail; implement solutions independently or with a team.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn PLCs, HMIs, networks, and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and environmental requirements; report incidents promptly.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant power/control circuits and equipment.
• Maintain and diagnose motors, starters, relays, sensors, VFDs; use diagnostic tools.
• Lead downtime electrical troubleshooting; read schematics, diagrams, and P&IDs; identify root causes.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance; conduct tests and power-quality reviews.
• Develop controls skills and support PLC-controlled equipment; assist controls personnel.
• Maintain records and drawings; support installations, upgrades, and projects.
• Work with Hot Oil, Asphalt, & Steam Systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Three-phase 480V

NFPA 70E

LTT

Schematic reading

Diagnostic tools

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

PLC learning

HMI knowledge

SAP CMMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Five years industrial electrical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting experience

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Job description

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Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant electrical systems and manufacturing equipment up to 480 VAC. Promote safe, reliable operation through sound electrical practices, systematic fault-finding, and timely corrective action. Strong industrial electrical fundamentals are required; PLC and controls experience is a plus, and training is available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Follow company safety and environmental requirements. Apply NFPA 70E and LTT (Lock Tag Try); select and use appropriate arc-flash PPE, voltage-rated tools, and test equipment. Report incidents, near misses, injuries, and unsafe conditions promptly; maintain clean work areas and reinforce safe practices.

•Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant power and control circuits, distribution equipment, transformers, MCCs, panels, breakers, disconnects, lighting, wiring, conduit, cable tray, and junction boxes in accordance with NEC and plant standards.

•Maintain and diagnose AC/DC and servo motors, starters, contactors, overloads, relays, sensors, encoders, soft starters, and VFDs. Use meters and other diagnostic tools to verify voltage, current, rotation, and insulation; troubleshoot drive faults and consult OEM support as needed.

•Lead electrical troubleshooting during downtime. Read schematics, one-lines, wiring and ladder diagrams, panel layouts, P&IDs, and manuals; identify root causes, resolve recurring failures, and recommend safety, reliability, and maintainability improvements.

•Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems and machinery, including inspections, thermography, motor condition checks, and power-quality reviews. Identify and correct deficiencies before failure.

•Opportunity toDevelop controls skills and support PLC-controlled equipment using electrical and I/O diagnostics. Verify field devices, wiring, communications, inputs, and outputs; assist controls staff, engineers, and vendors; refer required program changes to authorized controls personnel. Participate in assigned controls training.

•Maintain work records and technical documentation; redline drawings, verify electrical bills of material, and maintain approved PLC, HMI, and drive backups. Support installations, upgrades, capital projects, contractors, and cross-functional maintenance training.

•Work with and around Hot Oil, Asphalt, & Steam Systems

•Perform other duties as assigned.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

•Industrial electrical troubleshooting; three-phase systems up to 480 VAC; distribution, motor controls, and VFDs; NFPA 70E, LTT(Lockout Tag Try), and applicable NEC requirements.

•Read electrical schematics, one-lines, diagrams, technical manuals, and procedures; use electrical test and diagnostic equipment.

•Strong problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail; make timely decisions under pressure and work independently or with a team.

•Basic computer skills and working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or welding tasks; ability and willingness to learn PLCs, HMIs, networks, and automation systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

•High school diploma or GED.

•Five years of industrial electrical maintenance in manufacturing, or equivalent education and relevant experience.

•Demonstrated troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical systems, motors, and motor controls.

•Work independently with minimal supervision; maintain regular on-site attendance and rotate shifts and 24/7 on-call coverage.

Preferred:

•Journeyman license or completed electrical apprenticeship.

•Associate degree in electrical technology, industrial maintenance, or related field.

•PLC troubleshooting or programming experience; interest in automation and controls.

•SAP or similar CMMS experience; NFPA 70E certification earned within the past three years; burner-system knowledge.(Honeywell/Fireye)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Able to do repetitive hand, arm, leg movements for several hours
• Able to climb on and off of fork truck
• Ability to stand for 10 - 12 hours straight
• Able to climb and descend stairs for up to 12 hours continuously
• Lift and push and pull 50lbs. More than 100 times per day
• Must be able to squat, bend at the waist and knees freely
• Exposure to temperature extremes
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Bending and twisting
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or control
• Repetitive movements

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.

Nearest Major Market: Irving
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas