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Electrical and Controls Specialist
USD 120,000-150,000
US
United States
Permanent
On-site

About the Opportunity
Piper Maddox is partnering with an international owner and operator of landfill gas-to-energy and renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities. The company’s North American portfolio includes power generation and gas processing sites that turn landfill gas into clean electricity and pipeline-quality RNG.
This role is for a hands-on electrical and controls expert who wants to be the go-to technical resource across a multi-site operating fleet, improving reliability, troubleshooting complex issues, and raising maintenance standards company-wide.

Location: Remote, with up to 50% travel to operating sites (MI, OH, IN, TX) Some after-hours support required.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Provide electrical and controls support for operational issues across all operating sitesDiagnose problems in electrical generation units and control systemsSafely isolate, maintain, and troubleshoot power systems up to 15kV, including switching of low and medium voltage switchgear, fused disconnects, and circuit breakersSupport generator systems, including synchronization, relay protection, and governor controlsReview and troubleshoot protection relays, kWh meters, power monitors, governors, and other programmable devicesSupport SCADA networking and interface programming, and manage PLC, I/O, HMI, and drive systemsInspect and test custom electrical equipmentReliability & Maintenance
Help improve current maintenance and operating practicesSet up and review preventive maintenance tasks in the company’s Maintenance Management System (MMS)Produce root cause and failure analysis reports, and support implementation of corrective actionsAct as the technical consultant to all departments on electrical and controls reliability and maintenanceEngineering Review & Estimating
Review electrical and controls engineering deliverables, including single line diagrams, P&IDs, calculations, specifications, data sheets, quotes, scopes of work, inspection and test plans, and test documentsEnsure specifications and drawings clearly define scopes of work and protect the company’s interestsProvide technical and cost estimating supportStay current on electrical products and technologiesHealth & Safety
Maintain a safe workplace in line with the company’s HSE Management PlanReport all risks, hazards, incidents, and near misses, and remove or modify any unsafe processes or systemsWhat We’re Looking For
5+ years of hands-on industrial electrical troubleshooting and operations experience, ideally in power generation, gas processing, or miningTrade qualifications with operational experience; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is a plusUnderstanding of gas processing (midstream, RNG) and power plant process equipmentFamiliarity with generator operation, including synchronization, relay protection, governor controls, and maintenanceProficiency with PLC programming and SCADA systems, including Allen Bradley ControlLogix and EtherNet/IP protocolsExperience developing wiring diagrams and redlining incorrect schematicsAbility to calibrate, install, and maintain process and analytical instrumentationAbility to troubleshoot and rewire equipment such as AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, and PLC I/O modulesExperience with MMS platforms and predictive maintenanceKnowledge of OSHA and NFPA 70E safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and high-voltage workProficient in MS Word and Excel, with experience collecting and analyzing system dataStrong communicator and team player who takes ownership, spots problems early, and looks for ways to improve operationsPreferred
Renewable energy or oil & gas experience

Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, 401K3 weeks PTO

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