Maintenance Tech-Electrician - Brenham, TX

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• Serve as a primary technical resource for PLC, controls and electrical troubleshooting across the facility.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair PLC-controlled equipment including I/O faults, sensor logic, interlocks, communication faults, and program-related issues.
• Perform online PLC monitoring, fault tracing, and basic program modifications as required to restore operation and improve reliability.
• Troubleshoot and maintain control panels, including power distribution, relays, contactors, overloads, safety circuits, VFD's, soft starters, and networked devices.
• Diagnose issues involving AC/DC drives, motor controls, encoders, photo-eyes, proximity sensors, pressure switches, and safety devices.
• Read, interpret, and create electrical schematics, ladder logic, and control diagrams,
• Support and improve electrical standards, panel labeling, documentation and backups for control systems.
• Assist in root cause analysis of electrical and controls-related failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, bearings, shafts, blades, gearbox and drive systems.
• Diagnose and maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems using sound PM and troubleshooting practices.
• Install, maintain and repair machinery, motors, drives, conveyors, blades, electrical systems, and pneumatic systems

Responsibilities

• Perform and improve inspections, TPM events, and machinery documentation.
• Identify recurring electrical or control failures and lead improvement efforts to eliminate repeat issues.
• Support development of standard troubleshooting procedures and training materials related to electrical and PLC systems.
• Assist in training and mentoring technicians and operators on electrical safety, controls awareness and basic diagnostics.
• Meet or exceed ask safety requirements including LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, arc-flash awareness, forklift and aerial lift training.
• Follow and support 5S standards, ensuring clean and organized work areas.
• Fabricate and install special equipment or modifications as needed.
• Perform maintenance, administrative, production support, or other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of A.A.S. degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance or related field or equivalent military/technical training.
• 5+years of industrial maintenance experience with demonstrated emphasis on PLC and electrical troubleshooting.
• Technical Skills (Strongly Preferred/Required
• Allen-Bradley, Siemens and or DirectSoft PLC platforms.
• Online troubleshooting, I/O diagnostics, fault recovery.
• Basic ladder logic interpretation and modification.
• Electrical & Controls
• AC/DC power and control circuits (single & three phase).
• VFD's, motor starters, safety circuits, relays, sensors.
• Electrical panel troubleshooting and documentation.
• Mechanical Systems
• Conveyors, blades, bearings, motors, gearboxes.
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Certifications
• LOTO Certification (required)
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).
• Electrical or controls-related certifications preferred.