Controls Technical Specialist II
About The Position
The Controls Technical Specialist II provides control system support for day-to-day manufacturing operations, including software upgrades and electrical and controls troubleshooting. The role contributes to capital project implementation and continuous-improvement initiatives, and identifies and develops controls system solutions that meet requirements throughout project development, including hardware and overall electrical design. The position is based at Nestlé Purina’s manufacturing site in Flagstaff, Arizona, which produces dry pet food. The facility’s environmental efforts include water conservation, investment in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus 5 or more years of applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments; OR an associate’s degree in a technical discipline, plus 3 or more years of applicable experience in those areas.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the group’s work is prioritized and completed properly, efficiently, and in line with project timelines.
- Design, test, install, and troubleshoot controls system software and hardware upgrades using structured text and ladder logic.
- Create documentation, including hardware specifications, descriptions of operations, electrical bid specifications, ladder logic descriptors, and backups.
- Train Production Operators, Maintenance Technicians, and other staff on controls system operation, troubleshooting, and improvement as needed.
- Develop project scopes and estimates, and provide planning, scheduling, and prioritization.
- Create PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for plant operation that align with safety and company standards.
- Provide control system support for manufacturing operations, including software upgrades and electrical and controls troubleshooting.
- Participate in capital project implementations and support continuous-improvement initiatives.
- Identify and develop controls system solutions that meet requirements throughout project development, including hardware and overall electrical design.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Performance-based incentives
- Other benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package; details may vary by position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
