Instrument Controls Technician (12 Hour Nights – Rotating Weekends)

fairlife•Webster, NY

2d•$45 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers. With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation. The Plant Instrument Controls Technician (ICT) will report to the Maintenance Manager and will be maintaining all plant inspection, instrument, electrical, and controls systems and assets. ICTs will be members of the shift Maintenance teams and responsible for completing both planned and unplanned work in accordance with included instructions as well as any applicable rules and regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience in Industrial Control System development and troubleshooting.
Must have proven experience with the following PLCs: Allen Bradley Micrologix or Micro800, CompactLogix & ControlLogix and Siemens Step 7 PLCs.
Must have proven experience with the following HMI or SCADA programming and configuration.
Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens VFDs and Servo Drives.
Must have proven experience with EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet, ProfiBus, and ASi Industrial Networks.
Strong PLC skills with expertise in system administrative and maintenance activities, and hardware and software troubleshooting.
Experience programming in multiple languages that are IEC 61131-3 compliant, such as ladder diagram, function block diagram, structured text, instruction list and/or sequential function chart.
Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technology or related military service training programs.
Additional professional training.
Proven experience with FTView ME, FTView SE
Experience with Siemens S7 PLCs
Experience with Eaton and Danfoss VFDs
Proven experience with the following industrial networks: Ethernet IP, ProfiNet, ProfiBus, CAN, BACnet, AS-i, Modbus.
Familiarity with SQL databases.
Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems.
Additional training as an industrial electrician.
Dairy and/or high-speed beverage maintenance experience
Experience programming in visual basic or similar languages

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized duties in the repair and maintenance and updating of instruments, controls and process control network systems involved throughout the entire manufacturing process.
Work as part of a team to plan, analyze and control the quality of processes.
Inspect, repair, and adjust Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and related equipment using electrical test equipment, circuit diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Install or Replace Instrumentation Device, such as, Flow Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Pressure sensor and many others. This may include programming the device or downloading Parameters to the device.
Install or Replace Control Systems that fail to operate. They must continuously monitor all operation processes so that a malfunction is immediately recognized and corrected.
Install or Replace PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives. This may include programming the device or downloading Parameters to the device.
Continually improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization.
Plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by all outside controls contractors and system integrators to ensure proper transfer of documented PLC program changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.
Responsible for integration of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives, and process controls.
Responsible for the training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified process control systems.
Provide technical training to lower-level personnel.
The ICT will work in all areas of the facility including the Packaging Department, the Processing Department, and the Facilities/Utilities Department.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups