Automation, Controls & Electronics Technologist (Centennial, CO, USA)

Orica•Centennial, CO

10d•$89,700 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Orica, we're modernizing manufacturing through industrial automation, electronics, instrumentation, and digital technologies. As an Automation, Controls & Electronics Technologist, you'll support and improve a diverse range of control systems across a network of manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. You'll work with PLCs, industrial networks, instrumentation, electrical and electronic control systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and manufacturing technologies that are critical to safe and reliable operations. This role offers exposure to complex industrial environments, advanced automation technologies, and opportunities to influence the future of manufacturing performance and reliability.

Requirements

3+ years of experience supporting industrial automation, controls, instrumentation, industrial electronics, electrical systems, or related manufacturing technologies.
Experience with one or more of the following: PLC systems, HMI/SCADA platforms, DCS platforms, Industrial instrumentation, Electronic control systems, Industrial networking technologies
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing, industrial, or process environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.
Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent technical qualification in: Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or comparable technical disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an: Electronics Technologist, Electrical Technologist, Automation Technologist, Instrumentation Technologist, Controls Technician, Controls Engineer, Mechatronics Specialist
Experience with platforms such as: Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Schneider Electric
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, or similar technologies.
Experience with VFDs, motor controls, sensors, analyzers, and industrial electronics.
Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical, mining, energy, industrial process, or heavy industrial operations.
Knowledge of functional safety, SIS lifecycle management, SIL verification, and process control systems.
Understanding of engineering standards and Management of Change processes.

Responsibilities

Support and maintain industrial control, automation, instrumentation, and electronic systems across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, instrumentation, networking, and control system issues.
Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and related automation platforms.
Configure, maintain, and optimize field devices including sensors, transmitters, analyzers, actuators, and control panels.
Support industrial communication networks and connected manufacturing technologies.
Develop and maintain control philosophies, loop drawings, control narratives, system documentation, and automation configurations.
Support historian systems, data integrity, backups, and digitalization initiatives.
Participate in root cause investigations and reliability improvement activities.
Provide technical support to production, maintenance, engineering, projects, and operational teams.
Lead or support Management of Change (MOC) activities involving automation, instrumentation, and control systems.
Collaborate with site and project teams to identify automation, reliability, and operational improvement opportunities.
Support functional safety and process control programs as required.
Partner with global technical experts to share best practices and advance automation capabilities across the business.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company provided Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
Voluntary Legal Plan
401(k) + Company Match
Company provided Maternity Leave
Company provided Bonding Leave
Accrued Paid Time Off
Paid Sick & Safe Time
Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays