Electrical Controls Technician
| Company | Badger Meter |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3 + years of Controls Electrical Experience
- Analog Signal Handling experience required.
- Strong experience as an industrial control technician and electrical draftsperson in a public utility, manufacturing or other industrial environment.
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, BricsCAD) for creating electrical drawings and ladder-style schematics.
- Strong understanding of electrical principles, circuits, and components commonly used in industrial control systems.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., NEC, NFPA) pertaining to 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.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime as needed and travel to various job sites as needed to meet project requirements and deadlines.
Responsibilities
- 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 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 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.
- Advanced troubleshooting of network, digital and 4-20mA analog control and monitoring circuits, PLC automation and SCADA interfaces.
- Serving as a team-leader and on-the-job trainer when paired with entry level Electrical Controls Technicians.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical training or certification in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field is preferred.