5005 Automation Controls Technician (Day Shift)

Mt Olive Pickle Company•Mt Olive, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a qualified candidate with strong Automation Controls experience to work in a fast-paced, safety focused environment. The Automation Technician will perform typical to advanced programming, troubleshooting, calibration and optimization on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems. The skill level for this position requires an individual to work independently on complicated equipment and systems with minimal instruction and direction.

Requirements

Technical Associates Degree or 5+ years of experience troubleshooting HMI/PLC control systems and evaluating/modifying programming and devices
Superior troubleshooting ability
Allen Bradley, Logix 5000, Studio 5000 Ignition software
Automatic Control Systems
Closed Loop Systems
Controller Feedback and Configuration
Loop Tuning Analysis
Digital Systems within process environments
Knowledge of continuity, current, voltage and resistance
Proficiency in reading blueprints, electrical schematics and P&IDs
Maintain instrument as-built documentation
Basic Measurements
Ability to work with minimal instruction

Nice To Haves

Level 1 Process Control Operations
Basic Measurements
Automatic Control Systems
Closed Loop Systems
Controller Feedback and Configuration
Loop Tuning Analysis
Level 2 Instrumentation Calibration and Analytical Instrumentation
Configure and Calibrate transmitters, controllers, valves, positioners, sensors, meters, etc.
pH, Conductivity, Brix, etc. Measurements
Level 3 Programmable Logic, Distributed Control and Digital Measurement
Digital Systems within process environments
Measurement of control instrumentation through serial and parallel transfers
Level 4 Fieldbus Process Control Systems
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
Multi-Drop communication systems
Facility Focused Process Control
New/Adopted Technology

Responsibilities

Position reports to the Automation Engineering Manager with the opportunity to work closely with Engineers in the development and implementation of new systems and upgrades.
Aide in improved troubleshooting and error response of plant equipment.
Modify process systems to improve efficiency, alarming and traceability.
Ability to specify, install, calibrate and troubleshoot the following: transmitters, sensors, meters, valves, process systems and new/adopted technology.
Provide electrical and instrumentation support to ensure safe and effective production.
Develops and generates proper documentation for all facets of work duties.
Maintains appropriate computerized and paper files on pertinent information.
Maintains areas of operation in a safe and sanitary manner.
Determines that established safety rules, Company policy and good housekeeping are followed.
Occasionally drives own or company vehicle in performance of some job duties.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.