Industrial Automation Drives Specialist

About the role

The Industrial Drive Automation Specialist is responsible for designing, servicing, testing, and commissioning drives and other equipment for industrial automation projects. They also troubleshoot control circuits, communications systems, and protection systems, develop project documentation, provide customer training, supervise installations, deliver accurate and timely work, and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Designing systems that include drives, PLCs, and intelligent electronic devices.
• Performing point-to-point wiring checks for electrical circuit testing.
• Servicing, testing, and commissioning drives and other equipment for industrial automation projects.
• Troubleshooting control circuits, communications systems, and protection systems for low-voltage drives.
• Developing project documentation.
• Providing customer training.
• Supervising the installation of drives and other equipment for industrial automation projects.
• Delivering accurate and timely work.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Power or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read prints and control/protection schemes.
• Proficient computer, phone, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Simultaneously execute multiple projects.
• Utilize the L&S Electric ISO system to ensure quality products and services.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Display a positive can-do attitude.
• Fully fluent in the English language.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 25% to 30% national and local travel with overnight stay.
• On-call duty is required, approximately six times per year.
• Home office in Wausau, WI.

Qualifications

• Desirable prior experience in a similar position.
• Electrical, mechanical, and software aptitude.
• Experience with electrical control panels.

Physical Demands

• Very active position requiring standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, crawling, and reaching frequently.
• Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Must be able to adhere to applicable safety practices for the site.
• Uneven or slippery walking surfaces.
• Able to wear proper PPE (i.e. hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.).

Schedule

This is a full-time, first shift position with potential for overtime.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.