Senior Controls/PLC Technician

Mars•Temple, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mars Petcare is seeking a PLC Technician to join our exciting pet food business at a manufacturing plant in Temple, Texas. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best. The Senior Controls Technician is responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of the site manufacturing control and electrical systems. The Senior Controls Technician must be multi-skilled to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot site’s electrical power systems, instrumentation, motor controls, PLC, HMI, data systems, and factory control infrastructure (servers, PC’s, and networks). Additionally, the Senior Controls Technician also directs the modification and installation of control systems and facilitates the transfer of knowledge of control systems and electrical projects. The Senior Controls Technician is responsible to identify, prioritize, plan, and execute day-to-day activities with little or no supervision. Responsibilities could include the technical development of other Controls Technicians.

Requirements

2-year Technical Degree (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation) OR equivalent experience
3 - 5 years Factory Controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution
Possess or can obtain Operational Electrical Qualification Certificate (must be able to work independently on live electrical panels)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel
Server Administration knowledge
Virtual Infrastructure Administration knowledge
Equipment Architecture knowledge
Knowledge of databases such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and database connectivity using ODBC and Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent automation software
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks PDM
Good understanding of interfacing with PLC's, scales, display devices, and any other controls-related devices
Understanding of networks

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation)
6 - 10 years of Factory Controls & IT experience

Responsibilities

Identify and recommend changes to improve plant performance utilizing existing or new control systems. Make program modifications in PLC’s logic, HMI’s programs, and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance.
Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing a working knowledge of control system programs and tools required to troubleshoot PLC’s, HMIs, and VFD/servo systems including electrical schematics, programming software, meters, and other electrical test equipment.
Train and assist technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace and commission all electrical control devices including AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids power supplies and indicator lights. All PLC/HMI hardware including processors, discrete and analog I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, I/O hardware, and operator interfaces,
Act as technical resource to operations, maintenance on controls related issues. Assist operations and maintenance associates to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.
Execute to KPI’s related to Factory Controls & IT infrastructure, Services and Solutions to include Performance, Availability and Functionality Metrics
Prepare job aids, user documentation, systems documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials for plant automation systems.
Owner of the Factory Controls & IT Infrastructure in assigned area
Accountable for Implementation of Factory Controls & IT Projects
Supervise the work activities of outside contractors, controls technicians, and other associates with the installation of instrumentation, PLC based control systems, and PC based operator interfaces
Interact with Maintenance Department in order to solve/define Improvements
Engage in Regional and Global Factory Controls & IT Infrastructure related Projects if necessary
Oversee/Execute Engineering Projects by overseeing the design of control systems utilizing standardized design methodologies