Controls Technician

Glanbia•West Haven, CT

22d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for controls and automation related activity in Connecticut facilities. Assist engineering and maintenance teams as well as provide 24/7 support of the electrical and controls systems. Must have experience with technologies ranging from the 1980’s thru the most modern up to date instrumentation, PLC’s, and HMI/SCADA systems.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficient with Automation Direct and Allen-Bradley PLC ControlLogix Platform and development Tools
In-depth knowledge of SCADA/HMI design, configuration, programing, testing, and troubleshooting
Experienced with closed loop controls and tuning
Familiarity of NEC and NFPA 70
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Demonstrated ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.
Ability to utilize AutoCAD software to create and review technical drawings
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors preferred

Responsibilities

Help Engineering team create plans for automation projects including system architecture, risk assessment, etc.
Establish good engineering/manufacturing disciplines and promote new ways of thinking that will produce best in class automation practices
Perform PLC installation/modification design and programming
Perform HMI installation and programming
Lead and/or perform investigation into controls related issues and recommend solutions
Lead and/or perform controls repairs and upgrade on production equipment
Monitor and evaluate technology trends. Conduct research on leading edge technologies and determine proper fit/application for business needs.
Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation.
Designs and conducts plant trials to determine the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes.
Evaluate and recommend engineering changes to existing equipment that will ensure maximum productivity
Develop and implement strategic plans for existing and future automation systems
Communicate and work closely with plant operations and maintenance departments. Develop effective working relationships with same
Support plant operations team with technical issues
Develop accurate and efficient Process and Instrument Drawings for projects through the use of customer specifications, general process descriptions, company standards and verbal instructions.
Communicate and work closely with the I.T. department. Cooperatively maintain existing, and develop new, technologies for effective and stable process controls and information systems (HMI’s, reports, etc)
Coordinates activities and reviews between General Contractor, Engineering firm(s), and the project team.
Assist in the development of startup and commissioning documents and training of plant staff.
Research and analyze data, such as engineering documents, design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine acceptability for project team goals.
Directs and coordinates installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications.
Drives the right technology for both immediate and long term growth
Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Engineering Maintenance Manager
Provide training and direction for mechanics duties related to electrical/control systems