Senior PLC & VFD Controls Electrician: Master Industrial Drives

Helion Group

Charleston (WV)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 89,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Helion Group is seeking an experienced Senior PLC & VFD Controls Electrician to troubleshoot and optimize industrial production lines. You will work on Siemens S7 logic, adjust ABB/WEG/Siemens drives, and coordinate motor swaps with maintenance leadership to minimize downtime.

Expect hands-on electrical and mechanical work on 480V equipment, 4,160V, and 13.5kV systems, with strong collaboration with operators and maintenance peers to keep lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

  • Expert-level electrical troubleshooting in industrial environments.
  • Advanced PLC background, especially Siemens S7; familiarity with multiple PLC platforms.
  • Proven VFD parameterization, communication setup and performance tuning.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot complex controls and electrical problems across an industrial manufacturing facility.
  • Navigate, diagnose, and edit Siemens S7 PLC logic; cross-platform PLC familiarity a plus.
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and cross-reference VFDs (ABB, WEG, Siemens, etc.), including PLC-to-VFD communication.
  • Work across electrical distribution from 480V to 13.5kV systems; 80% of work on 480V equipment.
  • Perform complete motor replacements, handling electrical and mechanical aspects.

Skills

Siemens S7 PLC
VFD proficiency
Electrical troubleshooting
Industrial maintenance
Mechanical aptitude

Job description

Helion Group is seeking an experienced Senior PLC & VFD Controls Electrician to troubleshoot and optimize industrial production lines. You will work on Siemens S7 logic, adjust ABB/WEG/Siemens drives, and coordinate motor swaps with maintenance leadership to minimize downtime.

Expect hands-on electrical and mechanical work on 480V equipment, 4,160V, and 13.5kV systems, with strong collaboration with operators and maintenance peers to keep lines running smoothly.

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