Plant Electrical Technician, High‑Voltage/Controls

Is this you?

Do you reach for your DMM the moment a line goes down? Can you move seamlessly from a 480V 3‑phase panel to a low‑voltage control loop, then confirm continuity on an oscilloscope? If so, read on.

What you’ll handle

• Track down the cause of electrical failures using test equipment and hand tools—then fix the issue decisively.
• Conduct inspections to uncover hazards, defects, or adjustment needs and verify everything aligns with electrical codes.
• Repair or replace wiring, components, and equipment with the right mix of hand and power tools.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, and fixtures with attention to detail.
• Confirm system compatibility and safety by testing circuits and continuity using ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and ammeters.
• Use basic computer proficiency to manage an internet‑based work order system within Microsoft Windows.

Your toolkit and know‑how

• Troubleshooting experience on high‑voltage systems up to 480V three‑phase and 500V DC.
• Strong capability with low‑voltage control circuits and diagnostics.
• Comfort using test instruments including digital multimeters and ammeters.
• Fluent in reading schematics, recognizing electrical symbols, and interpreting specifications.
• Grounded in electrical theory with practical application of Ohm’s law.
• Mechanical aptitude with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working with AC/DC drives and PLCs in a manufacturing environment.

Picture this

A machine halts mid‑run. You isolate a control issue on a low‑voltage loop, verify it against the schematic, replace a suspect component, and bring the line back up. Later, you validate the integrity of a 480V feeder, document your findings in the Windows‑based work order system, and prep for a planned install—assembling and testing wiring and fixtures so everything is safe, compatible, and code‑compliant.