Controls Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Technical Associates Degree or 5+ years of experience troubleshooting HMI/PLC control systems and evaluating/modifying programming and devices
• Superior troubleshooting ability
• Allen Bradley, Logix 5000, Studio 5000 Ignition software
• Automatic Control Systems
• Closed Loop Systems
• Controller Feedback and Configuration
• Loop Tuning Analysis
• Digital Systems within process environments
• Knowledge of continuity, current, voltage and resistance
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Maintain instrument as-built documentation
• Basic Measurements
• Ability to work with minimal instruction

Nice To Haves

• Level 1 Process Control Operations
• Basic Measurements
• Automatic Control Systems
• Closed Loop Systems
• Controller Feedback and Configuration
• Loop Tuning Analysis
• Level 2 Instrumentation Calibration and Analytical Instrumentation
• Configure and Calibrate transmitters, controllers, valves, positioners, sensors, meters, etc.
• pH, Conductivity, Brix, etc. Measurements
• Level 3 Programmable Logic, Distributed Control and Digital Measurement
• Digital Systems within process environments
• Measurement of control instrumentation through serial and parallel transfers
• Level 4 Fieldbus Process Control Systems
• SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
• Multi-Drop communication systems
• Facility Focused Process Control
• New/Adopted Technology

Responsibilities

• Position reports to the Automation Engineering Manager with the opportunity to work closely with Engineers in the development and implementation of new systems and upgrades.
• Aide in improved troubleshooting and error response of plant equipment.
• Modify process systems to improve efficiency, alarming and traceability.
• Ability to specify, install, calibrate and troubleshoot the following: transmitters, sensors, meters, valves, process systems and new/adopted technology.
• Provide electrical and instrumentation support to ensure safe and effective production.
• Develops and generates proper documentation for all facets of work duties.
• Maintains appropriate computerized and paper files on pertinent information.
• Maintains areas of operation in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Determines that established safety rules, Company policy and good housekeeping are followed.
• Occasionally drives own or company vehicle in performance of some job duties.
• Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
• Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.