Instrument Controls Technician (12 Hour Nights – Rotating Weekends)

fairlife•Webster, NY

116d•$45 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The maintenance staff is tasked with the upkeep of buildings and grounds, as well as upkeep of machinery and processing equipment needed to operate and maintain the facility. 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 languagesthat 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.
Hearing and vision within normal range is important for conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents, manuals and drawings
Good math and reasoning ability is essential. Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.

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
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.