Vfd / Plc Technician Jobs

Who We Are
We are a diverse group of over 325 employees with operations and activities across the Unites States and Canada, all working to better our environment by recycling fluids and minimize waste across numerous industries. Our custom engineered equipment and team-based culture complement those who want to be part of a forward-thinking company. Stage 3 Separation was founded in 2009 and has experienced steady growth year over year, providing numerous opportunities for advancement.
Grounded in an agile framework, values such as collaboration, transparency, and accountability are important in our company. More projects than not are teamwork based. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success, supporting the health of our industries and our planet.
Houston Headquarters
Our industry-leading research and design team, as well as all primary administrative departments, are based out of our Houston office, located near I-10 & 6-10 in Spring Branch, Houston, Texas.
Job Title
Variable Frequency Drive Technician (VFD) / Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician
Summary
The VFD / PLC Technician will support our Company’s operations with the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our in-house Integrated Motor & VFD Control products, while limiting our downtime. The Technician will be required to respond to support requests, on-site repairs, and occasionally perform preventative maintenance. To ensure success, the best candidate will have in-depth knowledge of commercial/industrial electrical circuits, 3-phase motors, Variable Frequency Drives, and PLCs. The person accepting this full-time position will be resourceful, independent, goal-driven, and most importantly, a team player.
Reports to: Senior Controls Manager
Location: This position will be based out of the Houston Headquarters.
Travel Required: Travel time to be 5% or less.
Essential Responsibilities

• Basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Perform upgrades of hardware and software and train others on how to properly operate the system.
• Replacing old or defective electronic devices with new ones.
• Calibrating the newly installed devices and equipment.
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives, motor drives, and 480v systems.
• Working in collaboration with the Electrical team members.
• Performing testing of various PLC / VFD controls units.
• Educating and training the team members on these devices.
• Checking electrical components stocks levels and restocking them.
• Reviewing all the electrical components of the controls.
• Identifying needs for VFD electronic devices.
• Providing excellent interdepartmental service and satisfaction.
• Understanding the workings of PLC equipment.
• Maintaining the Variable Frequency Devices on a regular basis.
• Repairing the old electrical devices and equipment.
• Understanding the working of Variable Frequency Drive field equipment.

Requirements
Experience

• 2 years of work experience as a Variable Frequency Drive Field Technician, Variable Frequency Drive Technician, or a similar position in the Engineering field.
• 2 years of work experience as a PLC technician, or a similar position in the Engineering field. (Siemens, Omron)

Required Qualifications

• Reliable personal transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to load programs and parameters sets.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
• Sound knowledge of Variable Frequency Drive electrical systems. (Siemens, Yaskawa, AB)
• Experience working with low voltage devices, such as 600VAC and lower.
• Ability to read, interpret, and draw electrical system structures.
• Knowledge and experience in calibrating equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal and time management skills.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Identify unsafe conditions or potential hazards within the work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Ability to follow instructions and independently function to meet departmental requirements within a defined time frame.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, basic purchasing, and other misc. Office applications)
• Provide your own personal trade tools (preferred, but not required)
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Proficient with a Digital Multi Meter.
• Ability to inspect and troubleshoot electrical control panels, point to point, etc.
• Experience with Yaskawa A1000, V1000, GA500/800, Siemens G Series VFDs.
• Experience with Siemens TIA portal, OMRON CX-One.

Legal Disclaimer
If you are selected for a position with Stage 3 Separation, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful submission of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination, if required by the roles), as well as the pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process. The drug screen requires a hair test.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Stage 3 Separation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientations, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identify or expression, generic information, or any other legally protected status.
Benefits

• Annual bonus available
• Additional insurances available to employee: dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401K, HAS, Life
• Employee Health Insurance (100% paid for by Company)
• Life Insurance (paid for by Company)
• Family Health Insurance (50% paid for by Company after 6 months of employment, 75% paid for by Company after 12 months of employment, and 100% paid for by Company after 18 months of employment)