Automation Controls Technician
Automation Controls Technician
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Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for waterintensive industries including consumer industrial institutional food and beverage and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity the companys product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries process aids functional additives and cleaners and disinfectants as well as stateoftheart monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies enhance product quality protect plant assets minimize environmental impact and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington Delaware the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis please visit .
As a Atutomation and Controls Technician you will provide technical automation and control assistance to support the Suffolk site activities which will include:
- Install maintain and repair automation and control systems in industrial settings.
- Troubleshoot problems with these systems by performing tests replacing parts and using standard electronic equipment.
- Log equipment usage parts replacement and scheduled maintenance such as PMs in CMMS system.
- Assist with the installation checkout and commissioning of new automation and control systems and production equipment as needed.
- Work closely with Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians and all other departments/areas.
- Apply and enforce quality standards and good craftsmanship as related to the automation and control fields.
- Identify and find solutions to recurring production area automation and control problems. Develop schedule and track routine automation and control tasks such as PMs order necessary material and gather documentation (manuals drawings prints data sheets) to support these tasks.
- Plan and coordinate automation and control tasks for plant shutdowns.
- Participate in plant modifications related to automation and control.
- Ensure an adequate shop library of technical manuals is available for installed automation and control equipment. Update/redline the sites automation and control drawings and documentation at a sufficient level to provide all technical information required by the E&I shop in the performance of their normal tasks.
- Ensure good housekeeping and 5S compliance is maintained for assigned areas.
- Troubleshoot issues and service fiber and Ethernet networks including servers media converters patch cables and other hardware.
- Perform PMs on networking hardware.
Education:
- High School Diploma
Qualifications:
- Adhere to automation and control standards and requirements
- Equipment maintained in working order and restored upon failure efficiently
- Work is accomplished in a safe and timely manner to meet production area needs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational planning and problemsolving skills
- Ability to be flexible and handle multiple jobs simultaneously
- Good working relationship with internal customers and vendors/contractors
- Ability to read electrical drawings P&IDs PFDs interlock and alarm lists
Physical Requirments:
- Must have the ability to climb stairs sit or stand for extended periods squat kneel walk for extended distances and be able to lift and/or carry 50 pounds.
Adhere to automation and control standards and requirements
Equipment maintained in working order and restored upon failure efficiently
Work is accomplished in a safe and timely manner to meet production area needs
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Safety focus
Strong organizational planning and problemsolving skills
Ability to work with no supervision
Ability to be flexible and handle multiple jobs simultaneously
Good working relationship with internal customers and vendors/contractors
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritize ever changing workload
Ability to read electrical drawings P&IDs PFDs interlock and alarm lists
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you.
At Solenis we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits which include medical dental vision & 401K and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So if you are interested in working for a worldclass company and enjoy solving complex challenges whether in the lab or the field consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
