Senior Industrial Electrician: PLC & Controls Specialist

Barchemy, LLC; Donora (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Barchemy LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in industrial facilities. You will work from prints and specifications with minimal supervision and may direct apprentices on assigned tasks.

This role typically requires 40+ hours per week with overtime, shift, and weekend work as projects demand. Strong PLC, VFD, and hazardous-location experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level status through an completed apprenticeship or trade school/technical college with field experience.
• 4+ years of electrical experience, with at least 2 years in industrial or heavy commercial settings.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and control diagrams.
• Experience with 480V three-phase systems, motor controls and conduit bending.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate and test power distribution equipment up to 480V and medium voltage where qualified.
• Bend and install conduit, pull feeders and install cable trays.
• Wire and commission motors, VFDs, soft starters and motor controls.
• Install instrumentation and control wiring for PLCs, sensors and panels.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults with multimeters and test equipment.
• Read one-lines, schematics, ladder diagrams and P&IDs; redline as-builts.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Mentor apprentices and coordinate with maintenance staff and plant personnel.

Skills

PLC experience

VFD programming

Hazardous-location installation

Instrumentation and process-control

Medium-voltage terminations

Certifications: NFPA 70E

OSHA 30

Plant shutdowns/turnaround experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Barchemy LLC is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems in industrial facilities. You will work from prints and specifications with minimal supervision and may direct apprentices on assigned tasks.

This role typically requires 40+ hours per week with overtime, shift, and weekend work as projects demand. Strong PLC, VFD, and hazardous-location experience are highly valued.