Controls Technician

Ecolab•Chicago, IL

3d•$36 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, has an immediate need for a Controls Technician in our manufacturing facility located in Bedford Park, IL. If you are a passionate professional that likes to work in a hands-on environment, we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits. The Controls Technician will be responsible for utilizing electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills to maintain production equipment in proper working condition and running to maximum efficiency. The Maintenance Controls Technician will also be responsible for installing new equipment and ensuring it runs within specifications. How You'll Make An Impact: Maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of plant pneumatic and electronic instrumentation. Calibrate, install, and maintain all types of electronic instrumentation including pH, conductivity, level, flow, temperature, and pressure equipment. Run conduit, pull cable, run pneumatic tubing, along with periodically pulling control valves for repair. Troubleshoot any issues related to PLC/Servo/HMI and make the necessary repairs. Assists in developing specification for the new equipment and process. Ensure that new equipment is properly designed, laid out and installed according to machine and plant specifications. Review and ensure optimal process design and continuous improvement in a variety of production processes. Handle all aspects of project management for new equipment installation, including timelines, costing and design review. Manage daily tasks of contractors.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
2 years of experience in maintenance within a high-speed production environment.
2 years of experience with DCS and PLC based applications in an industrial environment.
Experience with ISO and PSM procedures.
2 years of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment.
Ability to read and interpret manuals and schematics in English.
No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.

Nice To Haves

Instrument Technician Certification.
Plant experience as an industrial instrument technician.
Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with an emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Maintenance, troubleshooting and installation of plant pneumatic and electronic instrumentation.
Calibrate, install, and maintain all types of electronic instrumentation including pH, conductivity, level, flow, temperature, and pressure equipment.
Run conduit, pull cable, run pneumatic tubing, along with periodically pulling control valves for repair.
Troubleshoot any issues related to PLC/Servo/HMI and make the necessary repairs.
Assists in developing specification for the new equipment and process.
Ensure that new equipment is properly designed, laid out and installed according to machine and plant specifications.
Review and ensure optimal process design and continuous improvement in a variety of production processes.
Handle all aspects of project management for new equipment installation, including timelines, costing and design review.
Manage daily tasks of contractors.

Benefits

Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
medical
dental
vision
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
auto insurance
home insurance
pet insurance
identity theft protection
short-term and long-term disability
401k
pension plans
retirement health care benefits
short-term incentives
vacation (12 days)
holidays
parental leave
employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
discount on day care services and caregiver services
adoption assistance
group legal services
employee assistance program
employee discount program
education assistance program
on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations