PLC & Electrical Technician – On-Call Automation Pro

General Shale; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid vacation and holidays

Growth opportunities within a stable M

Job summary

General Shale is seeking an PLC / Electrical Technician to maintain and improve plant electrical systems and automated equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will support production through preventive maintenance, upgrades, and on-call technical support.

Key responsibilities include wiring/installations, troubleshooting, PLC issue resolution, and working with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms. On-call shifts and weekends are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial electronics or electrical experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Experience with HMIs and PLCs in industrial environments.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley and Siemens automation and programming.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic wiring and installation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot plant electrical systems and automated machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and control systems.
• Modify and update software and equipment to support operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation and controls.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-shifts and weekends.
• Work primarily with control systems and software.

Skills

Industrial electronics

NEC knowledge

VFDs

PLCs

HMIs

Allen-Bradley & Siemens programming

RSLogix 500/5000

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk ME

RSLinx

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

RSLogix 500/5000

ControlLogix

FactoryTalk ME

RSLinx

Job description

General Shale is seeking an PLC / Electrical Technician to maintain and improve plant electrical systems and automated equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations. You will support production through preventive maintenance, upgrades, and on-call technical support.

Key responsibilities include wiring/installations, troubleshooting, PLC issue resolution, and working with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms. On-call shifts and weekends are part of the role.