{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b5cdfca2e3f9db26fd2d3f34","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b5cdfca2e3f9db26fd2d3f34","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b5cdfca2e3f9db26fd2d3f34","title":"PLC Tech","description":"Company Overview\nMike Hooks LLC operates a fleet of dredges dedicated to providing essential services such as maintenance dredging, wetland remediation, beach restoration, and new construction projects. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that support environmental and infrastructure development.\nJob Overview\nWe are seeking a motivated and technically skilled PLC Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related electrical systems on our dredging equipment and facilities. Your expertise will ensure optimal operation of complex machinery, supporting our mission to deliver reliable and efficient services.\nPosition Summary\nThe PLC, Controls & Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing industrial electrical and automation systems used in manufacturing, processing, marine, oil & gas, dredging, utility, or industrial facilities. This role supports production reliability by ensuring programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, instrumentation, drives, electrical distribution systems, and automated equipment operate safely and efficiently.\nThe technician performs advanced diagnostics on automation systems, interprets electrical schematics, modifies PLC logic when necessary, and assists with continuous improvement and preventive maintenance initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nPLC & Automation Systems\nTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC systems including:\nAllen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron, GE Fanuc\nDiagnose communication failures involving:\nEthernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profinet\nUpload, download, backup, and restore PLC programs.\nModify ladder logic, HMI screens, timers, counters, and control sequences under engineering supervision.\nMaintain SCADA and HMI systems.\nSupport automation upgrades and commissioning activities.\nConfigure and troubleshoot industrial sensors and instrumentation.\nElectrical Maintenance\nInstall, troubleshooting, and repair:\nMotors, Starters, Contactors, Relays, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), Soft starters, Control panels, Transformers, Lighting systems, Power distribution equipment\nPerform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems.\nDiagnose electrical faults using:\nMultimeters, Meggers, Clamp meters, Oscilloscopes\nRead and interpret:\nElectrical schematics, P&IDs, One-line diagrams, Wiring diagrams, Control drawings\nPerform conduit installation, cable pulling, panel wiring, and terminations.\nInstrumentation & Controls\nCalibrate and troubleshoot:\nPressure transmitters, Flow meters, Level sensors, Temperature devices, Control valves, Proximity sensors, Encoders\nMaintain loop controls and PID systems.\nVerify proper operation of instrumentation and process control systems.\nPay: $28.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Mikehooksllc","rawCompany":"mikehooksllc","city":"Westlake","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T11:59:46.775Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-2094.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment","slug":"electrical-and-electronics-repairers-commercial-and-industrial-equipment"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-3024.00","title":"Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electro-mechanical-and-mechatronics-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"811310","title":"Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance","slug":"commercial-and-industrial-machinery-and-equipment-except-automotive-and-electronic-repair-and-maintenance"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"811210","title":"Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance","slug":"electronic-and-precision-equipment-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PLC Tech","description":"Company Overview\nMike Hooks LLC operates a fleet of dredges dedicated to providing essential services such as maintenance dredging, wetland remediation, beach restoration, and new construction projects. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that support environmental and infrastructure development.\nJob Overview\nWe are seeking a motivated and technically skilled PLC Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and related electrical systems on our dredging equipment and facilities. Your expertise will ensure optimal operation of complex machinery, supporting our mission to deliver reliable and efficient services.\nPosition Summary\nThe PLC, Controls & Electrical Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and optimizing industrial electrical and automation systems used in manufacturing, processing, marine, oil & gas, dredging, utility, or industrial facilities. This role supports production reliability by ensuring programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motor controls, instrumentation, drives, electrical distribution systems, and automated equipment operate safely and efficiently.\nThe technician performs advanced diagnostics on automation systems, interprets electrical schematics, modifies PLC logic when necessary, and assists with continuous improvement and preventive maintenance initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nPLC & Automation Systems\nTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLC systems including:\nAllen-Bradley / Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, Omron, GE Fanuc\nDiagnose communication failures involving:\nEthernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profinet\nUpload, download, backup, and restore PLC programs.\nModify ladder logic, HMI screens, timers, counters, and control sequences under engineering supervision.\nMaintain SCADA and HMI systems.\nSupport automation upgrades and commissioning activities.\nConfigure and troubleshoot industrial sensors and instrumentation.\nElectrical Maintenance\nInstall, troubleshooting, and repair:\nMotors, Starters, Contactors, Relays, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), Soft starters, Control panels, Transformers, Lighting systems, Power distribution equipment\nPerform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical systems.\nDiagnose electrical faults using:\nMultimeters, Meggers, Clamp meters, Oscilloscopes\nRead and interpret:\nElectrical schematics, P&IDs, One-line diagrams, Wiring diagrams, Control drawings\nPerform conduit installation, cable pulling, panel wiring, and terminations.\nInstrumentation & Controls\nCalibrate and troubleshoot:\nPressure transmitters, Flow meters, Level sensors, Temperature devices, Control valves, Proximity sensors, Encoders\nMaintain loop controls and PID systems.\nVerify proper operation of instrumentation and process control systems.\nPay: $28.00 per hour\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-20T11:59:46.775Z","dateModified":"2026-07-20T11:59:46.775Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mikehooksllc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Westlake","addressRegion":"LA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b5cdfca2e3f9db26fd2d3f34"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b5cdfca2e3f9db26fd2d3f34"}}