Industrial Maintenance Electrician – PLC & Controls

Empire Livestock LLC.; Belvidere (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC. seeks an experienced electrical maintenance technician to service plant utility and process infrastructure.

You will install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems following electrical codes and schematics, with supervision focused on complex tasks. This role requires reading and interpreting blueprints, maintaining safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement across production lines.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes, practices and tools.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints and service manuals.
• Able to work with ladders/scaffolding safely and use basic computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot, and operate PLCs, DCS, and interlocking systems.
• Install equipment for new electrical services (120/240/480V three-phase).
• Perform maintenance on distribution systems, motor control centers, and motors.

Skills

Electrical codes

Schematic reading

Team communication

English proficiency

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade/technical school preferred

Journeyman/master electrician license preferred

Tools

CMMS MVP

Job description

Empire Livestock LLC. seeks an experienced electrical maintenance technician to service plant utility and process infrastructure.

You will install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems following electrical codes and schematics, with supervision focused on complex tasks. This role requires reading and interpreting blueprints, maintaining safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement across production lines.