Job Description

About Accelevation

At our core, Accelevation LLC is about accelerating innovation. From the beginning, a driving force in our corporate culture has been curiosity and out-of-the-box thinking. We are a dynamic and fast-growing company that offers a competitive salary, paid vacation, and a robust benefits package including a 401(k)-retirement plan and company match. In the past 18 months, we have grown by over 400%, and we are growing exponentially again this year. Accelevation was voted #1 fastest growing company in 2024 by the Dayton Business Journal. We offer the opportunity to be a part of something different, collaborative, and exciting. We value those who bring fresh ideas, thrive on change, and are comfortable with growth.

Position Summary

The Controls Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems and mechanical equipment across Accelevation's manufacturing facilities Houston, MS. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, control systems, and machinery. The Controls Technician will troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support facility upgrades and expansions. This position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime and maintaining a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, maintain and repair electrical systems, wiring, control panels and equipment in accordance with local, state and national codes. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components using test equipment and hand tools. Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical systems and machinery. Read and intepret blueprints, technical diagrams and schematics. Ensure compliance with OSH standards and company policies. Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to support upgrades and installations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years experience as industrial or maintenance electrician in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience Completion of a formal apprenticeship or technical training program in electrical systems required State or local electrician license.

Core Competencies

Safety

: Proactively fosters a culture of safety in our work environment.

Inclusion

: Appreciates and respects individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values, and cultures.

Speed

: Operates with a sense of urgency, recognizing the competitive advantage of being swift and responsive.

Innovation

: Consistently seeks opportunities to simplify processes and continuously improve.

Judgement

: Ability to exercise discretion and lead initiatives autonomously.

Accountability

: Ability to hold self and others to the highest of standards.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is very loud where ear protection is necessary.
Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer - Inclusion is one of our core values, as we appreciate and respect individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, values and cultures. We enthusiastically build teams that celebrate and embrace the contributions of everyone, fostering an environment of welcome and respect for all. As a part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check. We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.