Senior Industrial Maintenance Tech — Electrical & PLC Systems

Vesuvius North America

Illinois

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vesuvius North America is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Systems specialist in Illinois. The role requires troubleshooting 480V/277V/120V AC circuits, control wiring, and three-phase systems, with 5+ years in industrial maintenance.

You will diagnose PLCs, work with VFDs and HMIs, and perform preventive maintenance using CMMS records. Candidate should have an associate degree or technical certification and strong knowledge of lockout/tagout, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or technical certification in electrical maintenance, or 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Mechanical systems expertise: conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
  • Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
  • Lockout/Tagout procedures knowledge and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot electrical systems including 480V/277V/120V AC circuits and control wiring.
  • Diagnose PLCs (Allen-Bradley or Siemens) and HMIs and assist enhancements.
  • Support motor controls, drives, and relay logic in production lines.
  • Perform preventive & predictive maintenance with CMMS records.
  • Ensure safety and code compliance through Lockout/Tagout procedures.
  • Collaborate with mechanical teams on conveyors, pumps, actuators.
  • Utilize testing equipment such as multimeters and megohmmeters.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting
Motor Controls
Preventive Maintenance
Safety Compliance
Mechanical & Pneumatic Knowledge
Testing Equipment
Instrumentation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Maintenance
Technical certification in electrical maintenance

Tools

Torque wrenches
Micrometers
Calipers
Hoists
Cranes
MIG/TIG welding
Lathe/Mill operation

Job description

Vesuvius North America is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Systems specialist in Illinois. The role requires troubleshooting 480V/277V/120V AC circuits, control wiring, and three-phase systems, with 5+ years in industrial maintenance.

You will diagnose PLCs, work with VFDs and HMIs, and perform preventive maintenance using CMMS records. Candidate should have an associate degree or technical certification and strong knowledge of lockout/tagout, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical

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