Plant Electrician
35
Full Time
Calhoun
Georgia
- Health, Dental, and vision available
- Overtime Pay Paid time off
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Are you a skilled Plant Electrician looking for a meaningful career opportunity? We are committed to creating a greener planet by recycling millions of scrap tires into reusable raw materials, protecting the environment and public health. As a Plant Electrician, you will play a vital role in ensuring processes meet electrical code standards, troubleshooting and repairing complex machines, and designing control panels for motors ranging from 2hp to 400hp. If you have a thorough understanding of electrical principles, experience in programming Allen Bradley PLCs, and a passion for sustainability, apply now and be part of our mission to improve lives through sustainable practices.
- Ensure a thorough understanding of electrical principles and safety regulations
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of 3-phase motors, motor controls, contactors, overloads, and circuit breakers
- Read and interpret electrical drawings to troubleshoot and repair complex process machines
- Exhibit proficiency in working with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
- Program Allen Bradley PLCs, including SLC, Control Logix, and Compact Logix, using RSLogix 500 and 5000 Programming software with digital, analog, and PID instructions
- Write PLC code for a new production line, including a start sequence, device list, and detailed theory of operation, encompassing control of line speed, process temperature, motor load, hopper levels, and product weight integration
- Develop easy-to-understand documentation for ladder logic and create detailed CAD drawings for troubleshooting and installation purposes
- Design and construct process line system control panels, including PLC, main breaker, motor starters, overloads, VFDs, and soft starts for motors ranging from 2hp to 400hp, based on a detailed device and motor list.
- Use CAD software to generate control drawings and panel layout templates.
- Thorough understanding of electrical principles and safety regulations
- Proficiency in meeting local, state, and national electrical code standards
- Good working knowledge of 3-phase motors, motor controls, contactors, overloads, and circuit breakers
- Ability to read electrical drawings for troubleshooting and repairing complex process machines
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs
- Experience in programming Allen Bradley PLCs, including SLC, Control Logix, and Compact Logix, using RSLogix 500 and 5000 Programming software with digital, analog, and PID instructions
- Capability to write PLC code for a new production line, controlling line speed, process temperature, motor load, hopper levels, and product weight integration
- Skills in creating easy-to-understand documentation for ladder logic and detailed CAD drawings for troubleshooting and installation purposes
- Ability to design and construct process line system control panels, including PLC, main breaker, motor starters, overloads, VFDs, and soft starts for motors ranging from 2hp to 400hp, based on a detailed device and motor list
- Proficiency in using CAD software to generate control drawings and panel layout templates
- Mechanical experience is a plus
- Reliable Transportation
OPS is an Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly employer. We’ll provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please visit your nearest OPS Branch or contact Human Resources at +1 904-738-8262.