About this role
This is a FlexSteel position and is located in Baytown, TX.
FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.
SUMMARY
- The Electrical & Controls Technician is a hands-on technical role focused on advanced troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and restoration of industrial electrical, controls, and automation systems. The primary purpose of this position is to rapidly and systematically identify equipment faults, restore production equipment to safe and reliable operation, reduce repeat failures, and strengthen the plants internal electrical and controls capacity. This position primarily supports complex troubleshooting and electrical/controls repairs while also executing preventive maintenance activities when feasible based on production and maintenance priorities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and fault isolation on industrial electrical, controls, and automation systems.
- Diagnose and repair electrical systems including 480/277/240/120 VAC and 24 VDC, motor circuits, MCCs, contactors, relays, control panels, and safety circuits.
- Troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix systems, I/O, communications, interlocks, permissives, sequences, and field-device faults.
- Troubleshoot and configure VFDs, AC/DC drives, servo systems, motors, encoders, and motion-control equipment.
- Diagnose instrumentation and field devices including proximity sensors, photoeyes, limit switches, pressure and temperature devices, transducers, and analog/digital signals.
- Use electrical schematics, PLC logic, control drawings, OEM documentation, and field measurements to systematically identify equipment failures.
- Perform electrical wiring, component replacement, panel modifications, terminations, parameter verification, device setup, calibration, and functional testing.
- Use multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, oscilloscopes, signal simulators, and other electrical/controls diagnostic equipment as required.
- Determine the actual failure mechanism/root cause before replacing components whenever practical, minimizing trial-and-error troubleshooting.
- Verify equipment functionality following repairs and ensure equipment is safely and reliably returned to Operations.
- Investigate recurring electrical and controls failures and support RCA/RCFA and permanent corrective actions.
- Execute and support electrical controls preventive maintenance (PM) activities when feasible, based on workload, equipment availability, and production priorities.
- Perform specialized PM activities requiring electrical/controls expertise, including inspections, electrical testing, calibration, parameter verification, control-panel inspections, sensors, encoders, instrumentation, drives, motors, and control/safety circuits.
- Provide technical feedback to improve PM tasks, frequencies, acceptance criteria, and troubleshooting instructions based on equipment condition and failure history.
- Support other maintenance technicians during complex electrical/controls troubleshooting and PM activities when specialized technical knowledge is required.
- Develop and maintain troubleshooting documentation based on actual equipment failures and successful repairs.
- Provide technical knowledge transfer and assistance to other technicians without assuming personnel supervisory responsibilities.
- Support equipment modifications, upgrades, commissioning, and reliability improvements involving electrical and controls systems.
- Maintain accurate work order documentation, including symptoms, troubleshooting performed, findings, corrective actions, parts replaced, and final verification.
- Follow all applicable LOTO, electrical safe-work practices, NFPA 70E requirements, and site safety procedures.
- This position will generally prioritize work in the following order. Priorities may be adjusted based on safety, equipment criticality, and production requirements.
Production-critical electrical/controls troubleshooting and emergency response
- Complex electrical and controls repair
- Electrical/controls preventive maintenance
- Recurring-failure elimination and reliability improvements
- Technical documentation and knowledge transfer
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on industrial electrical and controls experience, with strong preference for candidates with 7–10+ years in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments required.
- Associate or bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Demonstrated advanced capability in electrical and controls troubleshooting, rather than primarily installation or routine maintenance experience.
- Strong knowledge of industrial electrical power and control systems up to 480 VAC.
- Strong hands-on experience troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems, preferably ControlLogix and CompactLogix.
- Ability to perform online PLC diagnostics using Studio 5000 or equivalent Rockwell software.
- Strong experience with VFDs, motor controls, MCCs, AC/DC motors, relays, contactors, safety circuits, and industrial control panels.
- Strong understanding of digital and analog I/O, including 4–20 mA signals, sensors, encoders, transducers, interlocks, permissives, and feedback systems.
- Advanced ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics, ladder logic, control drawings, P&IDs where applicable, and OEM documentation.
- Strong proficiency with electrical and controls diagnostic/test equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to systematically troubleshoot complex equipment failures under production pressure.
- Working knowledge of LOTO, electrical safe-work practices, and NFPA 70E requirements.
- Ability to document troubleshooting findings and completed work clearly in the CMMS.
- Allen-Bradley/Rockwell automation training or certifications preferred.
- ISA CCST or equivalent controls/instrumentation certification is preferred and considered a plus.
- Experience with servo and motion-control systems.
- Experience with industrial communication networks.
- Experience performing controlled PLC logic or parameter modifications under established change-management procedures.
- Experience supporting equipment commissioning, controls upgrades, and reliability improvement projects.
- This position may require:
Pre-employment drug screening
- Background checks
- Medical examinations
- Safety certifications
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Working in various weather conditions
- Travel to remote locations
- Cactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Field, Branch, Shop, & Plant Positions: This position operates in an industrial/field environment. The role requires working in and around manufacturing equipment, heavy machinery, and potentially hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly
- Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
- Climb stairs and ladders
- Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach
- Work in confined spaces when required
- Operate heavy equipment and power tools
- Perform repetitive movements
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Field, Branch, Shop, & Plant Positions: This position operates in an industrial/field environment. The role requires working in and around manufacturing equipment, heavy machinery, and potentially hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
Exposure to extreme weather conditions
- Exposure to loud noise levels requiring hearing protection
- Work in high places and confined spaces
- Exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals
- Work around moving mechanical parts
- Work in hot and cold temperatures
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
The safety requirments described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Field, Branch, Shop, & Plant Positions: This position operates in an industrial/field environment. The role requires working in and around manufacturing equipment, heavy machinery, and potentially hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Follow all safety protocols and procedures
- Participate in regular safety training
- Complete required safety certifications
- Comply with all environmental regulations
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Cactus Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Safety is our top priority. All employees must comply with our comprehensive safety programs, participate in required safety training, and demonstrate commitment to our safety-first culture.