Industrial Electrician Position Available In Plaquemines, Louisiana

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Industrial Electrician Job Description We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Electrician with Master Electrician-level knowledge and experience in troubleshooting industrial electronic controls at a component level. This includes working with VFDs, DC drives, PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and associated wiring. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Ohm’s Law and experience with Emerson RX3i controllers and Machine Edition software is preferred. The role involves supporting operations through the installation, programming, start-up, and maintenance of electrical, automation, and process control equipment. Responsibilities Support operations through the installation, programming, start-up, and maintenance of electrical, automation, and process control equipment. Install, program, calibrate, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and automation equipment to improve plant system operation/uptime and reduce total operating costs. Support various facility systems including Emerson PLCs, Control Techniques VFDs and DC Drives, SEL MV control and monitoring, bulk cargo belts scales, wireless radios, and related equipment. Work with 120v-4160v motor controls, medium voltage motors, and starters. Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Information Technology teams. Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment/instrumentation related to the unloading, loading, transfer, and storage of cargo, including conveying equipment, AC and DC motors, PLCs and IO modules, VFDs and DC Drives, associated wiring, and power supplies. Work from blueprints, wiring schematics, manuals, or verbal instructions. Essential Skills Master Electrician-level knowledge and experience in troubleshooting industrial electronic controls. Strong understanding of Ohm’s Law. Experience with Emerson RX3i controllers and Machine Edition software. Ability to attain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC). Strong PLC troubleshooting skills. Ability to work from blueprints, wiring schematics, manuals, or verbal instructions. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with medium voltage motors and starters. Thoroughness and attention to detail. Industrial technology knowledge. Journeyman or master electrician certification. PLC programming and commissioning experience. Why Work Here? Join a team that values thoroughness and attention to detail. Benefit from opportunities to work on complex PLC programs and advanced process control systems. Enjoy a collaborative work environment where you will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and IT teams. Work Environment The work environment requires meeting ‘fit for duty’ requirements upon job offer, including a pre-employment physical and drug test. Physical requirements include walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, and negotiating uneven and moving surfaces. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at protected heights up to 130 feet is necessary. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role involves performing work in a dusty environment and in all types of temperature/weather conditions. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $73500.00 – $93600.00/yr. 401k, medical, vision, dental, and other benefits provided with the help of the employer. Please ask the HR rep, Kyla Wilkens, for benefits package if needed. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Braithwaite,LA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.