Electrical Control Technician – Glen-Gery (Lawrenceville, VA)

Glen-Gery, one of the nation’s leading brick manufacturers, is seeking an experienced Electrical Control Technician to join our team in Lawrenceville, VA. This role supports the plant’s electrical control systems, automated equipment, and general maintenance to ensure safe, reliable, and high‑quality operations.

Location: Lawrenceville, VASchedule: Primarily Day Shift + Rotating Shifts, Overtime, Weekends & Holidays as neededIndustry: Manufacturing / Building Materials

About the Role

As an Electrical Control Technician, you will independently and collaboratively perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance to ensure production goals and quality standards are met. Your primary focus will be on automation, machine control systems, and electrical troubleshooting, with occasional mechanical support.

You’ll report to the Maintenance Supervisor and may also support Shift Production Supervisors during off‑shifts or call‑out situations.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical & Controls

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated production equipment.
• Work with PLCs (Allen-Bradley & Modicon)—reading ladder logic, editing programs, and using software such as RSLogix500/5000, RSLinx, RSView ME, RSNetWorx and more.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial networks (DeviceNet, DH+, Interbus, Ethernet).
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs (Allen-Bradley, Altivar, SEW).
• Work with encoders/resolvers, instrumentation systems, transmitters, control valves, and actuators.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform electrical inspections, preventative maintenance, and upgrades.
• Safely use electrical test instruments including volt/ohm meters, amprobes, and network diagnostic tools.
• Document and update electrical drawings as modifications occur.

Mechanical Support

• Perform mechanical work as needed to support electrical responsibilities.
• Assist Maintenance Technicians on mechanical or mixed-discipline tasks.
• Read and interpret pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams and P&ID drawings.
• Conduct equipment inspections and lubrication as needed.

General Expectations

• Use safe work practices at all times and follow NEC and OSHA electrical guidelines.
• Provide leadership or guidance to employees in lower job classifications when needed.
• Operate plant mobile equipment safely.
• Work in varied conditions including heights, extreme temperatures, and environments with fumes or moving machinery.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with industrial automation and electrical control systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, industrial networks, robotics, and control instrumentation.
• Proficiency in interpreting PLC ladder logic.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and hand tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of NEC electrical standards and OSHA Subpart S.
• Ability to climb ladders, lift heavy objects, and work in industrial environments.

Work Schedule Requirements

• Primarily day shift
• Ability to work rotating shifts as needed
• Short-notice overtime
• Weekends and holidays as needed
• On-call support for maintenance emergencies