Zekelman Industries · 14 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expZekelman Industries is the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America, committed to delivering engineering solutions and optimizing plant performance. As an Electrical/Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency while collaborating with various teams to support high-quality production performance.
Building MaterialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Identifies needs for new equipment or modifications to existing plant systems to improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency
Troubleshoots electrical and controls-related downtime events and drives quick resolution to resume plant operations
Designs and implements electrical and control solutions for plant safety and improvement projects
Maintains accurate technical documentation for all plant equipment, including schematics, drawings, and bills of materials
Researches and evaluates new technologies for potential integration into plant operations
Partners with the Maintenance Manager to develop and implement electrical preventative maintenance (PM) schedules
Tracks reliability metrics and performs root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement
Provides reports and corrective action plans to management for recurring or critical maintenance issues
Assists in training and skill development for maintenance team members
Supports contractor selection and oversight for assigned engineering projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field in electronics technologies
3+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting within maintenance or engineering
Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical prints and ladder logic
Experienced in PLC programming and troubleshooting—specifically Allen Bradley (ControlLogix, PLC-5, SLC-500, MicroLogix, PanelView), Siemens Simatic S7, and Wonderware systems
Skilled in drive setup, programming, and troubleshooting, including Allen Bradley PowerFlex AC drives and Unico Cutoff Servo Drives
Knowledgeable in AC and DC motor control systems
Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communicator with proven leadership, organization, and problem-solving abilities
Benefits
Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage
Tuition assistance program
Bonus plan
401(k) with company match
Loyalty awards
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Loyalty Awards
Company
Zekelman Industries
Zekelman Industries is an independent steel tubular manufacturer.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Barry M Zekelman
Chief Executive Officer
James Hays
President - Electrical
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