Senior Electrical Controls Technician

Ozinga Bros, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Ozinga Bros, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical/Controls Technician to maintain plant and building electrical systems under guidance of the Electrical/Automation Manager.

You will install wiring and fixtures, perform routine maintenance and repairs, handle live-wiring tasks, and respond to electrical emergencies, with the ability to adjust control circuits. You will analyze plant systems, perform preventative maintenance, plan tests, install/repair wiring per NEC, supervise contractors, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Level 2 technician training or comparable specialization preferred.
• 5+ years in an industrial setting with 110/208/480V systems and conduit work.
• Ability to read manuals, parts catalogs, and electrical/control schematics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant systems and ensure proper functionality.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Plan, direct, and record periodic electrical testing; recommend modifications.
• Install/repair wiring and conduit per NEC; manage stock inventory.
• Use instrumentation and control circuits to maintain motor controls.
• Instruct/ supervise contractors; respond to emergencies; file reports.

Skills

Self-motivated

Strong troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Urgency & time management

Overtime flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Level 2 technician training

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

NFPA awareness

Job description

Overview

Salary Range: $81,000-$101,000 Annually

Summary:

The Senior Electrical/Controls Technician is responsible for the daily maintenance of numerous plant/building electrical systems with guidance from the Electrical/Automation Manager and Automation Controls Engineer. This position will perform various functions related to electrical maintenance such as installing electrical wiring and fixtures, performing routine maintenance and repairs, performing live wire work, and handling electrical emergencies. Senior Electrical/Controls Technician has the ability to change and adjust control circuits.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze overall plant systems and their operations ensuring proper functionality
• Perform electrical preventative maintenance and troubleshooting in a systematic manner when applicable
• Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing, recommend modification or replacement of equipment failing to meet operating standards.
• Installs/repairs wiring & small conduit, including the bending and threading of conduit, according to accepted codes and NEC standards
• Monitors inventory part levels ensuring timely availability of product
• Use electrical instrumentation, process controls, relay logic, and control circuits to wire, configure, and maintain motor control circuits (including Soft Starts and Variable Frequency Drives).
• Instructs and supervises personnel and/or contractors on project installations and complying with all safety rules and procedures, including reporting and correcting unsafe actions or conditions in a timely manner
• Respond to emergency calls as directed
• Create and/or file various written reports, including schematics for new or modified systems and requested work estimates

Global Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and physical presence at work is an essential function of this position
• This job may require additional duties not listed above and the employee may be asked to perform those duties to meet business needs

Qualifications

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Professional Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Specialized education or training preferred
• Level 2 Technicians must possess a deeper understanding of electrical systems and safety protocols to manage the more hazardous and technical aspects of electrical work

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in an industrial setting with 110v/208v and 480v, including the bending and threading of conduit
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, parts catalogs, electrical/control schematics as they apply
• Possess basic knowledge of NFPA-70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E (ARC Flash & Electrical Safety)
• Basic knowledge in PLC architecture, programming, installations, and maintenance practices a plus

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work reasonable overtime and off-hour occasions as requested by Management
• Must be a self-starter and demonstrate a sense of urgency
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must possess strong troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrate and encompass the values of Ozinga

Working Conditions

• Operation within a fast-paced environment
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles, heavy construction equipment, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions
• Noise level is usually moderate, but can be high and requires personal hearing protection on occasion at job sites, plants and laboratories
• Must be able to work through stressful situations while maintaining professionalism and composure
• Local Travel Required

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to stand and move about job sites with uneven and unpaved ground while managing concrete delivery onsite
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to operate buttons, levers, and other controls located on various equipment
• Must be able to work flexible hours as necessary
• Must be able to maneuver in and around our plants, yards and jobsites as necessary
• Lift/Carry up to 55 pounds frequently
• Lift up to 100 pounds occasionally

Benefits Information

At Ozinga, we care about the well-being of our team members both in and out of the workplace. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall quality of life.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Protecting your health and providing peace of mind.
• Retirement Plan Options – Helping you build a secure future.
• Voluntary Benefits – Helping you to cover unexpected expenses.
• Work-Life Balance – Supporting flexibility so you can thrive in every area of your life.
• Employee Assistance Program – Offering confidential support for personal and professional challenges.
• Wellness Program – Promoting a healthy lifestyle through resources and incentives.

We believe that when our co-workers feel their best, they can do their best. Join us and experience the difference of working for a company that values you!