Industrial PLC/SCADA Controls Technician

Long Building Technologies • Anchorage, AK

219d

About The Position

As a LONG PLC/SCADA Controls Technician, you will support customers by troubleshooting and programming PLC/SCADA based Control Systems for a variety of industries and applications with a heavy emphasis on HVAC Controls based on specific project and system specifications. Using your expertise with PLC/SCADA Controls systems, you will perform installation, maintenance, warranty, scheduled service, and emergency services on installed customer systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• 2 years of computer/electronic technical degree and 1 year PLC/SCADA system start-up, checkout, and service experience or 3-5 years PLC/SCADA system start-up, checkout, and service experience.
• Extensive knowledge of PLC/SCADA control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, facility automation, engineering, installation, and construction/assembly procedures.
• Proficient programming and troubleshooting skills with PLC/SCADA systems, and other equivalent systems.
• An aptitude for controllers and/or mechanical equipment and a strong drive to self-teach and expand knowledge of different systems.
• Strong analytical skills in solving software and integration challenges.
• Ability to interpret P&ID's, mechanical plans, specifications, and SOO for a variety of applications.
• Ability to independently handle multiple tasks simultaneously and willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.
• Strong customer service and analytical skills.
• Possesses effective communication skills (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of HVAC, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, engineering, installation, and construction procedures.
• Programming and troubleshooting skills with Rockwell Studio 5000, and other equivalent PLC programming software platforms.
• Integration, startup, configuration and troubleshooting skills with AVEVA System Platform, Wonderware Intouch, FactoryTalk SE, PanelView ME and other equivalent SCADA software platforms.
• Initial startup and troubleshooting of PanelView and other HMI systems.
• Computer programming, technical degree, or PLC/SCADA proficiency certifications.

Responsibilities

• Program PLC/SCADA systems for all supported systems to meet specified sequences of operation and equipment manufacturers recommendations, in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents.
• Perform configuration, check-out and startup of control systems to ensure that specified sequence of operations and commissioning obligations are met.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as cleaning, part replacements, program updates, or system optimizations to minimize the risk of failures and malfunctions.
• Utilize industrial experience to troubleshoot any issues with systems to identify and implement solutions.
• Effectively communicate with customers to answer any inquiries, offer guidance, and resolve technical issues.
• Educate system users about proper function and upkeep to products.
• Supply information to customers about investing in necessary replacements or vital repairs that are key components to devices.
• Keep a record of all repairs and maintenance and properly report issues to the technical supervisor.
• Instruct customer's personnel on operation and maintenance of PLC/SCADA control systems and energy conversation routines in PLC/SCADA based Building Automation Systems.
• Provide information to update drawings and keep records of equipment for as-built documentation (submit all redlined drafting to application engineers).
• Advise service sales manager of additional sales potential and solicits service contracts while performing start-up, commissioning, and owner training tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Basic Life
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching contributions
• Profit Sharing/Bonus/ Commission Program as applicable
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Community Service Day
• 8 Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and IDShield

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED