Electrical Controls Specialist
About the role
This position requires strong PLC programming skills, electrical troubleshooting expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to increased reliability, safety, productivity, and cost efficiency. You will collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams, ensuring that automation systems and electrical components are optimized and maintained to meet production and safety goals.
Responsibilities
- Maintains and improves plant-wide automation systems including PLCs and drives
- Monitors plant systems and analyzes performance to support safety, productivity, and cost optimization
- Programs custom PLC and drive solutions for Allen Bradley and Rexroth components
- Addresses mill and electrical safety issues in a timely and proactive manner
- Supports shift work as required by plant operations
- Reviews supplier proposals and bids, making recommendations based on technical and cost criteria
- Partners with maintenance and operations to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues
- Prepares bills of materials, requisitions, drawings, and specifications for approval
- Supports contractors and internal staff during construction, testing, and start-up phases
- Documents system changes and communicates updates to relevant staff
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 8+ years of full-time experience in a related electrical/controls role
- Proficient in AutoCAD and capable of creating/modifying technical drawings
- Strong PLC programming skills (Allen Bradley) and HMI experience (PanelView/Wonderware)
- Familiar with control system devices including sensors, transmitters, and VFDs
- Strong computer literacy and ability to document system changes accurately
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Proven leadership and troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of ESA Code and related safety standards
Qualifications
- Regular, predictable on-site attendance is essential to the role
- Committed to promoting and adhering to health and safety standards
Skills
- PLC programming skills (Allen Bradley)
- HMI experience (PanelView/Wonderware)
- Sensors, transmitters, and VFDs
- AutoCAD
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal and written communication skills
- Leadership and troubleshooting skills
- ESA Code and related safety standards
Benefits
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental plans. In addition, we offer an outstanding tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) with a generous company match and immediate vesting, loyalty awards, and much more: Competitive Compensation, Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities, 401(k) with Company Match (Immediate Vesting), Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Tuition Assistance Program, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Loyalty Awards.