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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe Controls Technician is responsible for the installation maintenance support and improvement of the facilities plant floor control system. This would include the following: being a Plant liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plants business needs are met on time and within budget; Training of the facilities maintenance resources and operating technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and act as a resource for the maintenance team when technical issues are beyond their understanding and ability to resolve. This position will also provide innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements.
Maintain and modify PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility.
Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures when they occur.
Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects.
Install and use WonderWare SCADA software to support plant projects.
Maintain and upgrade the plant SCADA System.
Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLCs and SCADA system current.
Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems. Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems.
Provide on-call support for on-shift Technical Resources.
Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
Understand and align with Hills policies safety standards Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.
Education/ Experience Requirements
Basic qualifications include:
High School Diploma
2 year Industrial Technology Certificate Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology degree or equivalent work experience.
2 years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics.
Preferred qualifications include:
BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical field.
5 years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (with knowledge of WonderWare Intouch and Archestra Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC 5 and SLC 5/05 software)
MSsql
Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian
AB Panelview
Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface
Robotic automation (Fanuc UR Okura etc.
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel: Up to 5%
Physical Requirements
Ability to bend climb crawl work in confined spaces work in hazardous condition spaces work in extreme weather conditions use hazardous materials and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis and work in a standard office environment.
Full Time