ELECTRICAL / AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN
Baltimore, US
The Opportunity:
Hellenic Cables, a subsidiary of Cenergy Holdings, with more than 70 years of cable manufacturing history is expanding its global footprint and constructing a brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility along the waterfront of Wagner’s Point in Baltimore. This greenfield facility, once construction is finalized, will produce highly engineered underground power and telecommunications cable to meet the ever-expanding needs for such products. This is a unique opportunity for a skilled, hands-on maintenance technician to join the team that brings this newest addition to our global manufacturing business to life, working on brand new, state-of-the-art equipment.
See Where You’ll Work:
Role Overview:
The Electrical/Automation Technician keeps our cable production lines running safely and reliably by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, controls, and automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial networks, carrying out preventive maintenance, and supporting the installation and commissioning of new machinery as the plant starts up. This includes extrusion and CCV lines, wire drawing and stranding machines, armoring lines, take-up/pay-off systems, and plant power distribution. This is a full-time, hourly position. Training will begin on a day shift schedule. The maintenance team is expected to support a 24/7 operation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair electrical and controls faults that cause production delays or downtime, including AC and DC motors, VFDs, servo systems, motor control centers, sensors, and instrumentation
- Monitor and troubleshoot PLC logic online (Siemens TIA Portal/STEP 7), make approved PLC and HMI program changes, and maintain current backups of all PLC, HMI, and drive programs
- Troubleshoot industrial networks (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet) and field devices such as encoders and remote I/O
- Maintain plant power distribution, including 480V systems, transformers, medium voltage switchgear lighting; assist qualified personnel with medium voltage equipment as trained and authorized
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (inspections, thermography, insulation resistance testing, and calibration) and participate in planned shutdowns
- Assist with installing, wiring, and commissioning new machinery as the Wagner’s Point plant ramps up, and help build electrical drawings, spare parts lists, and maintenance procedures
- Use SAP PM (or similar CMMS) to manage work orders, record work history, and request parts
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E and arc flash requirements, working with height requirements, confined space and permit rules
- Participate in the on-call program, report equipment problems, recommend improvements, and share knowledge with coworkers and production operators
Qualifications/Skills:
- High school diploma or GED required, plus a technical program in electrical or industrial maintenance (for example, CCBC or Baltimore City Community College), a registered apprenticeship, or equivalent military training; a Maryland or Baltimore-area journeyman electrician license is a plus
- A minimum of 2 years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment is required; 24/7 continuous process experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of 3-phase power, motor controls, 480V power distribution, and AC and DC motors, with the ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, and VFDs is required; Siemens (TIA Portal/STEP 7) experience is preferred, and Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/RSLogix) experience is welcome. Training on our Siemens systems will be provided
- Experience writing or modifying PLC programs is a strong plus, as is experience with industrial networks, medium voltage equipment, or extrusion temperature controls
- Confident using test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and clamp meters; basic computer skills, with SAP PM or other CMMS experience a plus
- Willingness to work a 12-hour shift schedule as needed, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, plus overtime and on-call coverage as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, and work in tight spaces or at heights for extended periods, and to lift up to 50 lbs
- Good written and spoken English, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous learning
HOURLY PAY RANGE: $40.00 - $44.00 per hour
The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. Overtime opportunities are available. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following date of hire, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid hands-on training on new equipment.
Hellenic Cables Americas is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
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