Senior Electrical & Controls (Automation) Technician

BENTELER•Shreveport, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities—at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate required
3-5 Years minimum Manufacturing.
Experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP).
Strong safety awareness and experience.
Understand automation equipment, including PLC, HMI, and industrial networks.
Understand data acquisition systems such as IBA.
Understand the various signals involved in automation that will be required, such as encoders, load cells, 4 to 20ma, 0 to 10 vdc, etc.
Experience with variable frequency drives and understand the theory of operation of the various subsystems.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical field is preferred
Prior Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD experience is a plus.
Seamless Pipe Mill Experience a huge plus.
SAP & general computer knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Active Leader for Environment, Health & Safety actions, and policies.
Mentor E&C Technicians on shift, ability to teach and train personnel.
Shift Subject Matter Expert for all electrical and automation systems and components.
Diagnoses and isolates advanced automation equipment system.
Adapts to new and changing technology.
Responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing equipment optimization projects.
Utilize data historian system to identify opportunities for optimization and implement system changes to increase system productivity.
Assist and learn the development and implementation of work procedures, PMs and LOTO.
Participate in 5S, Lean MFG, and any other continuous improvement activities.
Participate in “Root Cause Analysis” meetings to determine and rectify problematic issues in the process.
Be an active participant in developing and maintaining a culture of professionalism.
At all times follow all company rules, policies, and expectations.