What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Design & Control Technician position at The Shepherd Companies?
The Shepherd Color Company is seeking an experienced Electrical Design and Controls Technician to support safety goals and implement industrial safety standards required for regulatory compliance. In this role, you will work across multiple departments to guide efforts involving industrial controls, power distribution, and industrial automation. Working within our site engineering team, you will support plant infrastructure development and maintenance, playing a vital role in designing and maintaining electrical control systems including networks, panels, and troubleshooting. You will work across multiple teams and contractors to ensure our plant is running in both an efficient and effective manner. You will have the opportunity to make a distinctive difference in the organization from day one.
About the Company
The Shepherd Color Company is a leading global producer of complex inorganic color pigments. Our color pigments are an extraordinary class of inorganic pigments that offer stable, long-lasting color for many applications. They have unbeatable weatherability, heat and chemical resistance, are non-warping and easy to disperse. Our products can be found everywhere, from the non-stick surface of your favorite cookware to adding color and IR reflectivity to roofing and siding to help keep buildings cool.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio (West Chester) with sales offices in Belgium, Australia, Japan, and China, along with our global distributors, we supply millions of pounds annually of our high-quality pigments and support our customers around the world. Our success has been built upon the fundamental belief that promoting people of exemplary character, doing quality work, and offering differentiated products, Shepherd Color brightens lives.
Essential Job Functions/Duties
- Create and maintain elementary electrical control schematics and power distribution drawings
- Specify and purchase programmable control devices
- Identify, investigate, design, and implement new control technologies
- Awareness of industrial safety standards
- Serve as a resource for industrial automation and electrical technology in the plant
- Review equipment proposals
- Manage electrical contractors
- Work across multiple teams and departments to ensure top-notch service and quality
- Other duties as assigned
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in industrial control systems
- Project management skills
- Root Cause Analysis experience preferred
- Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- AutoCAD literate
- Experience in PLC
- Two or more years experience working with industrial electrical systems and automation
- Two year technical degree preferred
Work Environment
At times, you will be exposed to cold or hot, dusty and noisy surroundings and will need to be able to wear a respirator. Travel may be required.
Benefits
Full-time team members receive:
- Competitive Pay
- Health and Life Insurance (eligibility date of hire)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company 401K Contribution (eligibility date of hire)
- Company Bonus eligibility
- Fitness Membership subsidy
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Career Development
EEO Statement
The Shepherd Material Science Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 or over), disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
