Electrician/Instrument Control Tech

Graymont • Eden, NC

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Automation Controls Technician/Electrician will ensure instrumentation and advanced automation, at Eden, WI plant, is installed and maintained to meet operating objectives and support remote operations requirements. This position will focus on developing, installing, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems for all plant processes.

Requirements

• Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC software and hardware and HMI development and maintenance
• Certificate in Mechatronics or electrical certification. Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills (ability to motivate, coach, and develop people)
• Well organized and able to process large amounts of complex information, effective operational troubleshooting skills and decision-making skills
• Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft programs, and JD Edwards

Responsibilities

• Provide PLC/HMI technical support for remote control room and plant operations
• Ensure all process control systems and networks remain operational and up to date
• Perform trouble shooting of the PLC and control network as required
• Analyze and identify process improvement opportunities including safety, environmental performance, and product quality at remotely operated sites
• Communicate with mechanics, technicians, supervisors, process engineers, and operations personnel to ensure process automation and instrumentation is functioning as expected
• Effectively implement management of change practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and make all electrical repairs including running conduit and wire without supervision
• Able to read, understand, and design electrical schematics
• Able to operate all electrical testing equipment
• Able to plan and perform all work assignments
• On call for jobs which you are qualified for
• Understand and communicate with the lead and supervisor
• Perform required housekeeping
• Inspect equipment in area on daily basis, and report safety and/or maintenance items
• Perform other tasks as directed by lead or supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees