Full-Time

Electrical Automation Specialist

Updated on 5/12/2026

PBI-Gordon Corporation

PBI-Gordon Corporation

51-200 employees

Produces turf, ornamental, and animal-care chemicals

No salary listed

Joplin, MO, USA

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Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • 5+ years of industrial maintenance, industrial electrical, or manufacturing troubleshooting experience
  • Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting control circuits
  • Experience working on production equipment in a live manufacturing environment
  • Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to diagnose issues methodically and efficiently
  • Comfortable working independently and responding to production downtime situations
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to safely lift 55+ lbs and access all areas of the plant, including ladders and elevated platforms
Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems and production equipment
  • Support PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing systems
  • Assist in troubleshooting electrical, controls, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process-related issues.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, and technical drawings
  • Support VFDs, HMIs, motors, sensors, relays, and other control devices
  • Perform preventative maintenance and reliability-focused troubleshooting
  • Partner with operations and maintenance teams during downtime events, startups, and equipment recovery situations
  • Assist with automation improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Maintain safe work practices including LOTO procedures and electrical safety standards
  • Support equipment reliability and help reduce repeat equipment failures
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas while complying with plant safety requirements
Desired Qualifications
  • Journeyman electrician license or equivalent industrial electrical experience
  • Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment
  • Allen Bradley / Rockwell experience including Studio 5000, RSLogix, and FactoryTalk
  • Experience with HMIs, VFDs, and industrial networking
  • Experience supporting automated manufacturing systems
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting experience
  • Experience working within a team-based maintenance environment
PBI-Gordon Corporation

PBI-Gordon Corporation

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PBI-Gordon Corporation develops and distributes a full range of turf, ornamental, and animal care products. It serves consumers, commercial customers, and veterinary professionals in the professional turf and ornamental management market, providing herbicides, insecticides, and related solutions that help lawns, pastures, and pets. Their products are applied by professionals to control weeds and pests, delivering dependable and economical performance for healthy landscapes and animal care. The company differentiates itself as a 100% employee-owned business that prioritizes partnership and strong customer service, aiming to help customers, suppliers, and employee-owners succeed together. The goal is to create healthier landscapes and animal care solutions through thoughtful innovations and collaborative partnerships.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Shawnee, Kansas

Founded

1947

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What believers are saying

  • TriviumVet acquisition expands pet health revenue stream with innovative veterinary treatments.
  • Strong golf course superintendent relationships provide stable, high-margin professional turf management revenue.
  • Gordon's centennial brand recognition drives consumer loyalty in lawn care and pasture products.

What critics are saying

  • EU and California glyphosate restrictions threaten SpeedZone herbicide sales within 12–24 months.
  • TriviumVet integration failure likely due to EMA-FDA regulatory misalignment and approval delays.
  • Neonicotinoid and pyrethroid insecticide bans eliminate 20–30% of turf revenue with no pipeline replacements.

What makes PBI-Gordon Corporation unique

  • 100-year Gordon's brand heritage builds enduring customer trust in lawn and garden products.
  • Employee-owned structure aligns incentives with long-term customer partnerships and service excellence.
  • Integrated portfolio spans turf, ornamental, animal care, and veterinary R&D through TriviumVet acquisition.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flex Spending Account

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Company News

PBI-Gordon
Jan 26th, 2026
PBI-Gordon Brings Industry Support, Education, and a Little Fun to the 2026 GCSAA Conference & Show

PBI-Gordon brings industry support, education, and a little fun to the 2026 GCSAA Conference & Show. Jan 26, 2026 PBI-Gordon Corporation is heading to the 2026 GCSAA Conference & Show in Orlando, Fla., with a strong focus on supporting superintendents and showcasing proven turf management solutions. Attendees are invited to stop by booth 2448 to learn more about the company's long-standing relationship with the Golf Course Superintendents of America Association, talk disease and weed management with product experts, explore market-leading products, and even take part in a "putt for prizes" contest for a chance to win a premium putter. "The GCSAA Conference & Show is one of the most important opportunities we have each year to connect with superintendents and demonstrate our long-standing commitment to the industry," said Kevin Laycock, Vice President, Sales and Order to Ship for PBI-Gordon Corporation. "Through our support of the GCSAA Foundation and our focus on practical, science-backed solutions, our goal is to provide tools and insights that attendees can put to work this season and into the future." A Col. John Morely Centennial Campaign Legacy Leader, PBI-Gordon has donated to the GCSAA Foundation to commemorate the association's 100th anniversary in 2026. The donation helps support a new endowment honoring GCSAA founder, Col. John Morely, to fund new and innovative initiatives for the next 100 years. "PBI-Gordon Corporation is a decades-long supporter of the GCSAA," said Jason Manz, Vice President, Strategic Marketing and New Business Development for PBI-Gordon Corporation. "It's always an honor to stand by the association and the vital work it does in the industry to educate and develop superintendents, advance the profession, advocate for issues we all believe in, and ultimately grow the game of golf." Technical education from PBI-Gordon turf experts. PBI-Gordon's Field Development & Commercial Representative Team will also take the Trade Show Stage to share insights on managing some of the most common and challenging turf issues. Two brief, focused presentations will cover disease and weed control strategies that superintendents can implement right away. | Time: | 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. | | Topic:"Sedge and Broadleaf Weed Control Solutions from PBI-Gordon, featuring Arkon(TM) and Q4(R) Plus | | Presented by: | Alan Estes, M.S., Southeast Field Development Representative Jared Hoyle, Ph.D., Midwest Field Development Representative | Proven products on display. In addition to education and industry support, PBI-Gordon will highlight several trusted turf management products at the show, including: * Arkon(TM) Herbicide Liquid utilizes the proprietary active ingredient Pyrimisulfan in an innovative liquid formulation for post-emergent control of nutsedge and kyllinga. The herbicide also reduces the number and viability of nutsedge tubers and controls dollar weed, chickweed, henbit, and many other labeled broadleaf weeds. * Pedigree Fungicide SC is an innovative liquid formulation that uses the active ingredient Flutolanil to provide fairy ring control. A preventative application of Pedigree also targets some of the most damaging turf diseases: brown patch, leaf and sheath spot, large patch, red thread, pink patch, yellow patch, southern blight, and gray snow mold. It delivers safe and consistent performance on creeping bentgrass, Kentucky bluegrass, annual bluegrass, annual and perennial ryegrass, red fescue, tall fescue, Bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, and St. Augustinegrass. * Q4(R) Plus Turf Herbicide for Grassy & Broadleaf Weeds combines four powerful active ingredients into a single, broad-spectrum formulation that kills crabgrass and other tough broadleaf weeds, including foxtail, chickweed, clover, and dandelion. Because it is pre-mixed, Q4 Plus reduces the need for tank mixing - which helps reduce labor costs. It is highly selective on cool-season turfgrasses - which makes it ideal for use on perennial and annual ryegrasses, listed bluegrasses, and fescues. It can also be used on bermudagrass and other select warm-season turf species. * Segway(R) Fungicide SC offers proven preventative and curative control of all four types of Pythium development: Pythium root dysfunction, Pythium blight, Pythium damping-off, and Pythium root rot. With no known cross-resistance with existing fungicides, Segway is an ideal addition to a rotation program. It is labeled for use on both cool- and warm-season turfgrass varieties. About PBI-Gordon With a line of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, growth regulators and other products, PBI-Gordon Corporation is a national leader in the professional turf and ornamental management industry. Based in the Kansas City metro area, PBI-Gordon has been in business for more than 75 years and is 100 percent employee-owned. Media Contact Tom Mentzer Mentzer PR Group (for PBI-Gordon) [email protected] 913-626-9066

Pet Gazette
May 7th, 2025
Irish vet R&D firm TriviumVet acquired by PBI-Gordon Corporation

Irish vet R&D firm TriviumVet acquired by PBI-Gordon Corporation.

PR Newswire
May 5th, 2025
PBI-Gordon Companies Acquires TriviumVet, Expanding Portfolio of Innovative Treatments in Pet Health

/PRNewswire/ -- PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc., an organization that inspires innovations for green spaces, pets, and people, announces the strategic acquisition...