Electrical Controls Technician in Houston

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We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Controls Technician to join our team in a dynamic industrial manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring proven hands-on experience, strong troubleshooting abilities, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Electrical Controls Technician in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Proficient in English (Spanish is a plus).
• High integrity with adherence to company guidelines, business ethics, and safety standards.
• Strong commitment to working injury-free and maintaining the highest health and safety standards.
• Proficient in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, analysis, and repair of electrical and control systems, including:
• Motors, MCC’s, VFD’s, relays, PLCs, overhead crane controls, control valves, controllers, and HMIs.
• Mechanical aptitude to distinguish between mechanical and electrical issues, with ability to replace mechanical parts as needed.
• Experience with automated sandblast systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA standards.
• Medium Voltage (230/480 3-phase VAC) troubleshooting and repair.
• Electrical License ().
• Manlift and Forklift certification (required).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting, problem analysis, decision-making, and conflict management skills, especially under pressure.

• Troubleshoot and repair:

  • Automation roll-forming equipment, punch presses, metal straightening equipment.

  • Powder coat paint booths, gas ovens, heated phosphate cleaning systems.

  • Overhead and jib cranes, automated sandblast equipment, welding equipment.

• Install and repair electrical conduit and wiring circuits in compliance with NEC guidelines.

• Perform transformer maintenance and testing.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair three-phase motors.

• Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of screw air compressors.

• Troubleshoot control feedback systems (encoders, laser measurement devices).

• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Configure and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs (AC/DC), and analog circuits (0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA).

• Troubleshoot and repair gas ovens and controllers.

• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and engineering instructions, and troubleshoot without prints when necessary.

• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives to source replacement parts.

• Maintain cost consciousness while prioritizing quality repairs.

• Ensure good housekeeping and safe working practices in all work areas.

• Execute and document preventive maintenance procedures and identify potential future failures.