Senior Electrical Controls Technician - Plant Systems Maintainer

Ozinga; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan Options

Voluntary Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Ozinga in Mokena, IL is seeking a Senior Electrical/Controls Technician to maintain and repair plant electrical systems under guidance from the Electrical/Automation Manager. You will install wiring, perform routine maintenance, handle live wire work, and respond to electrical emergencies, with the ability to modify control circuits as needed.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in an industrial setting, reads schematics and manuals, is familiar with NFPA-70/70E, and has PLC knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an industrial setting with 110v/208v and 480v experience.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, parts catalogs, and electrical/control schematics.
• Knowledge of NFPA-70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E (ARC Flash & Electrical Safety).
• Basic PLC knowledge considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze overall plant systems and ensure proper functionality.
• Perform electrical preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Plan, direct, and record periodic electrical testing; recommend modifications or replacements.
• Install/repair wiring and small conduit per NEC standards.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure timely availability of parts.
• Use instrumentation and control circuits to wire, configure, and maintain motor control circuits (Soft Starts, VFDs).
• Instruct and supervise personnel/contractors on installations and safety procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls as directed.
• Create and file schematics and work estimates.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Specialized electrical training

Tools

PLC programming

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Ozinga in Mokena, IL is seeking a Senior Electrical/Controls Technician to maintain and repair plant electrical systems under guidance from the Electrical/Automation Manager. You will install wiring, perform routine maintenance, handle live wire work, and respond to electrical emergencies, with the ability to modify control circuits as needed.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in an industrial setting, reads schematics and manuals, is familiar with NFPA-70/70E, and has PLC knowledge.