Electrical Controls Technician

Description

Are you an Electrical Controls Technician who is looking to join one of the top companies within the

Automation Machinery Manufacturing Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience as an electrician and electrical draftsperson, in a public utility, manufacturing, or industrial environment ?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in San Antonio, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do :

• The Electrical Controls Technician (ECT) is an Electrician with expertise in industrial control applications and CAD-based electrical drawing.
• Working in the municipal water and wastewater industry, the ECT is responsible for surveying existing motor control cabinets and instrumentation, creating detailed electrical drawings of control panels and how they will integrate into the surveyed field equipment, as well as installing, wiring, and starting up the completed panels.
• While this role does not involve programming PLCs, it does need an understanding of electrical systems, dry-contact control loops, 4-20mA analog signals and physically integrating equipment to PLCs.
• Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, and diagrams of industrial control systems for project submittals based on the project's quoted materials and labor.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand project objectives and requirements.
• Review technical documents, blueprints, and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Select appropriate electrical components, equipment, and materials when integration with control systems deviates from the initial design.
• Execute Product Acceptance Tests (PATs) on panels as they are produced, and work with SCADA Controls Technicians (SCTs - PLC programmers) to resolve any issues discovered.
• Assist installation crews as needed, with the installation of panels and their enclosures.
• Terminate wiring from field devices to control panels and test operation.
• In some instances termination or modification may need to be performed on the field equipment as well.
• Fully document the completion and startup of the panel at the customer's location and update project drawings and documentation to an as-built status.
• Troubleshoot network, digital and 4-20mA analog control and monitoring circuits.

Here's what you'll get :

Pay : $27.00 / hr.

Hours : 40 hrs / Week

Length : Direct Hire

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes.

We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements Required Skills / Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an electrician and electrical draftsperson, in public utility, manufacturing, or industrial environment.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications :

• Ability to interpret technical specifications and requirements as well as document them is critical.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, BricsCAD) for creating electrical drawings and ladder-style schematics.
• Understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and components commonly used in industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NEC, NFPA) about electrical design and installation.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in creating and reviewing technical drawings and documentation.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to troubleshoot electrical issues and discrepancies in drawings.
• Certification in electrical engineering, and electronics.
30+ days ago