Bilingual (Korean) PLC Maintenance Specialist

Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain, Inc•West Point, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the PLC Specialist is to provide technical support to ensure that the production lines and plant equipment are operational, and provide the technical expertise to troubleshoot, repair and maintain process PLC’s, control systems and computers. This position requires a strong foundation in Siemens Step 7 systems and Siemens TIA Portal software platforms for Programmable Logic Controllers and Human Machine Interface devices, as well as programming motor controls. The specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing plant control systems, PLCs, motion controllers, HMIs, and electrical systems. They will also read and interpret technical drawings, set up, configure, program, modify, and improve PLC programs. The role involves maintaining continuity among work teams through documentation and communication, creating and implementing countermeasures for equipment downtime, and providing second-level technical support to plant electricians and technicians. Collaboration with equipment suppliers and contractors to improve equipment or processes, support for capital projects, and contribution to department goals are also key aspects. The position requires hands-on problem-solving, preparing reports on improvements and corrective actions, and understanding and applying LOTO procedures. Support for weekend/shutdown PM schedules and ensuring PM Work Orders are completed on time are also essential. The role also involves documenting activities, building good working relationships, measuring team efficiency, and motivating/mentoring direct reports (though this specific role has no direct reports). The specialist will maintain the flow of operations by directing the work of employees and communicating production status, requirements, and problems to related departments. They will also direct and oversee outside contractors performing maintenance, installation, or equipment modifications.

Requirements

3 years job related experience
Knowledge of preventative maintenance guidelines and programs
Knowledge of OSHA machine regulations and recommendations
Experience with machine operation and programming systems
Self-motivation and ability to work with little direction
Excellent oral communication and listening skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Outstanding organizational skills
General computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
A positive team attitude
Solid foundation of Siemens Step 7systems and Siemens TIA Portal software platforms (for Programmable Logic Controllers & Human Machine Interface devices) and programming motor controls
Read and interpret drawings, diagrams, manuals, schematics, and blueprints to maintain and improve equipment uptime.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Korean)
4 Year Degree or comparable background of work related experience related discipline preferred
Tier-1 Automotive Manufacturing experience preferred
Cross Cultural Experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant control systems, PLC’s, motion controllers, HMI’s and electrical systems.
Set-up, configure, program, modify, and improve PLC programs.
Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and participating in daily pass down discussions.
Create and implement countermeasures for equipment based on downtime data.
Provide 2nd level technical support to plant electricians and technicians.
Work with equipment suppliers & contractors to improve equipment or processes.
Support and Implement capital projects as per yearly schedule.
Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing KPI department goals.
Must be hands on when problem solving and supporting equipment issues.
Prepares reports and presentations as required, improvements, corrective actions and quality issues etc.
Understand and applies correct LOTO procedures and leads others in same.
Support weekend / shutdown PM schedules for all HTGP equipment as required.
Ensures PM Work Orders are completed on time.
Documents, evaluates and improves maintenance objectives.
Documents all activities in a timely manner.
Builds and maintains good working relationships with Team Members and Management.
Measures team efficiency (downtime rate, MTBF, MTTR, etc…) and assure that key performance metrics are met or exceeded.
Helps all direct reports with motivating, mentoring, personal and professional growth and goal setting.
Maintains flow of operations by directing the work of employees, and communicating production status, requirements, and problems to related departments.
Directs and oversees outside contractors performing maintenance, installation, or equipment modifications.