Allen-Bradley, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Debugging Skills, Depth Perception, Electric Motor, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronics Manufacturing, Emergency Planning, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Ethernet, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Control, Hand Tools, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Hydraulic Engineering, Hydraulic Fracturing, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Machining, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance, Material Moving, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Mobile Plant/Equipment, Motor Control Systems, National Electrical Code, Oil and Gas, Physical Demands, Preventative Maintenance, Productivity Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Schematics, Software Administration, State Laws and Regulations, Supply Chain Operations, Test Equipment, Variable Speed Drive (VSD)
ProFrac Services, a PF Holdings company based in Willow Park, TX, was founded in 2016 and operates across key U.S. oil and gas regions, including Haynesville, Eagle Ford, and Permian Basins. It utilizes advanced custom equipment for hydraulic fracturing to maximize well output, streamline operations, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
At PF Holdings, Our portfolio of established and dependable companies reliably operate efficiently and effectively, driving innovation and commercial success for the future, for the benefit of industry, our clients, and the world.
Essential Responsibilities
- Installation, modification, and repair of automated industrial control equipment
- Strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems
- Design, plan, install, and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation, such as:
- Loop controller
- Variable frequency drives
- Solid state reduced voltage starters
- Level controls
- Ethernet motor controls centers
- Belt scales
- Control panels
- Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Must be available to work off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Assists in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment, including:
- Conveyors
- Bucket elevators
- Washing and drying equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLCs, and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls, and safety circuits
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240, and 480V)
- Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all electrical test equipment used to perform electrical/electronic repairs of production equipment
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work
- Contact vendors to source replacement components for all electrical/electronic equipment
- May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree preferred
- Journeyman Electrician License preferred
- Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong machine electrical background
- IO knowledge, hardwired, discrete, digital, Ethernet, and analog
- The ability to read electrical schematics
- Proven PLC troubleshooting experience - Allen Bradley RS 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired
- PLC background, writing, debugging, developing, and troubleshooting PLCs desired
- Proven HMI Programming experience preferred (Wonderware)
- Computer skills - Windows environment, loading, and setup of various software platforms desired
- Must be able to work in adverse working conditions, such as heat, wet, cold, noise, etc.
- Must be willing to work overtime when required
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
- Ability to read prints, including mechanical and electrical prints
- Possess excellent analytical skills and data interpretation
- Knowledge of safety practices, such as MSHA, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E, and proper use of PPE
- Strong communication skills
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, wet, or dry, and dusty)
- Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dB
- Safety-sensitivity position
- Ability to:
- Climb stairs
- Climb ladders
- Reach
- Stoop
- Squat
- Tolerate prolonged standing/walking
- Balance
- Bend
- Twist
- Crawl
- Kneel
- Push and pull objects
- Operate hand controls with both hands
- Operate mobile equipment foot pedals with both feet
- Perform sustained overhead reaching
- Tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather
- Work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
- Work in cramped quarters
- Lift objects of various dimensions and weights
- Lift up to 50 pounds, carry up to 150 feet
- Tolerate working at heights up to 150 feet
- Vision normal, depth perception, vision, and ability to distinguish color
Note
This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not make employment decisions based on a persons race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.