Maintenance Electrician — Industrial Automation & PLCs

T. Parker Host; Darrow (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Bulk Terminal is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain and repair equipment related to unloading, loading and storage of cargo at Mile 169 on the Mississippi River. The role requires diagnosing electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, and motor controls across ship loaders and stacker/reclaimers.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of industrial electrical experience, strong knowledge of Allen Bradley controllers, and the ability to work from schematics while prioritizing safety

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• 5 years of prior industrial electrical experience.
• Master Electrician-level knowledge of troubleshooting at a component level of industrial electronic controls: VFDs/DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks and associated wiring.
• Working knowledge of Ohm's Law.
• Experience with Allen Bradley controllers.
• Ability to attain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Support Operations through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of electrical, automation and process control equipment.
• Responsible for installation, programming, calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and automation equipment to improve plant system operation and uptime and reduce total operating costs.
• Support all types of facility systems including Allen Bradley PLCs, Toshiba VFDs and DC Drives, SEL MV control and monitoring, bulk cargo belt scales, wireless radios and related equipment, 120v-4160v motor controls, and others. Experience with Medium Voltage motors and starters preferred.
• Successful applicant will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail are required as a significant amount of time may be spent working with complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems.
• Will be subject to overtime and call-out work as needed. Other tasks may also be assigned to support Operations as necessary.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Ability to maintain regular, dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment used to transfer cargo.
• Work from blueprints, wiring schematics, manuals or verbal instructions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all terminal equipment.
• Complete work in a safe and timely manner in compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Safely operate various types of equipment related to transfer of cargo for testing purposes.
• Perform routine inspections on assigned equipment and report findings in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Accurately document information generated in support of operations, including receiving, shipping and storage of coal, petroleum coke, and bio-mass; maintenance inspections and safety related reports.
• Participate in and successfully complete required training and related testing.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Perform any other terminal functions as trained, requested and instructed by supervision.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

Troubleshooting

Ohm's Law

Allen Bradley controllers

Process control systems

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Toshiba VFDs

DC Drives

Industrial networks

HMI interfaces

PLC programming

Job description

Ascension Bulk Terminal is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain and repair equipment related to unloading, loading and storage of cargo at Mile 169 on the Mississippi River. The role requires diagnosing electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, and motor controls across ship loaders and stacker/reclaimers.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of industrial electrical experience, strong knowledge of Allen Bradley controllers, and the ability to work from schematics while prioritizing safety