What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Automation Drives Specialist position at L & S Electric, Inc?
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We are seeking a self-motivated professional that has excellent problem-solving and communication skills and is able to work with a team as well as independently. We are willing to train if someone has an interest in automation, drives, electricity, and power!
JOB SUMMARY
The Industrial Drive Automation Specialist is responsible for:
- Designing systems that include but are not limited to drives, PLCs, and intelligent electronic devices.
- Performing point-to-point wiring checks for electrical circuit testing.
- Servicing, testing, and commissioning drives and other equipment for industrial automation projects.
- Troubleshooting control circuits, communications systems, and protection systems for low-voltage drives.
- Developing project documentation.
- Providing customer training.
- Supervising the installation of drives and other equipment for industrial automation projects.
- Delivering accurate and timely work.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Electrical Power or 5 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to read prints and control/protection schemes.
- Proficient computer, phone, written, and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on client/customer needs.
- Simultaneously execute multiple projects
- Utilize the L&S Electric ISO system to ensure quality products and services.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision.
- Display a positive can-do attitude.
- Fluent in the English language
- Valid driver’s license.
- 25% to 30% national and local travel with overnight stay.
- On-call duty is required, approximately six times per year.
- Home office in Wausau, WI.
DESIRABLE:
- Prior experience in a similar position
- Electrical, mechanical, and software aptitude
- Experience with electrical control panels
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, crawling, and reaching frequently.
- Occasional lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.).
- Frequent use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
- Must be able to adhere to applicable safety practices for the site.
- Uneven or slippery walking surfaces.
- Able to wear proper PPE (i.e. hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.).
What you will receive:
We offer a competitive benefits package to include:
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts – medical and dependent care
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Variety of other ancillary benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Safety Shoes and Glasses Programs
- Wellness Initiatives
About L & S Electric, Inc.
We are a 3rd generation, family-run company focused on delivering results to customers who produce power or use it to drive their business. Our roots date back to the 1950’s in a small electric motor repair shop in Central Wisconsin.
Today, the services and products we provide at L&S have become substantially more diverse compared to our humble beginnings. L&S repair facilities service over 10,000 pieces of equipment each year in industries ranging from industrial customers to power producers to transportation, and everything in between.
At L&S, we proactively support our customer’s equipment through predictive and preventative maintenance. Our power service team stretches across the US and services and maintains our customer’s critical power distribution equipment. We are one of the US’s largest distributors of electric motors, drives and power distribution, and related equipment. And our Power Control Solutions team designs and manufactures integrated solutions for power producers worldwide.
Although we have grown, our focus has not changed. We are driven to have a team that is passionate about providing quality products and services to our customers, with legendary service.
Learn More About L&S:
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