Plc Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. AS degree in industrial controls technologies or related field or 3-5 years’ experience in instrumentation/automation field. - or a combination of education and experience.
• Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Must have advanced level understanding of automated control systems and integration, electronics, robotics, fibre optic sensors, pneumatic-hydraulic controls, HMI touch panels, and PLC programming.

Nice To Haves

• PLC, HMI or DCS certifications is preferred.
• Calibration experience is a plus.
• H.A.R.T. communication experience is a plus.
• CMMS Software experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to install, test, maintain, inspect, modify, and repair all automation equipment, components and controls systems using a thorough knowledge of electronics, robotics, fiber optic sensors, and pneumatic-hydraulic controls.
• Abide all regulations required by NEC, NFPA 70 E, and State requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to maintain plant operations as well as new project support.
• Perform instrument control programming and configuration to include pressure/temperature transmitters, RTD’s, PLC, HMI’s, and other controls logic devices.
• Trouble shoots and diagnoses cause of electronic or mechanical malfunctions using knowledge, manuals, SOPs, specifications, and other workplace aids. Identifies root cause and corrective actions for equipment and system alarms and jams. Communicates directly with equipment suppliers, contractors and vendors as necessary.
• Calibrate plant instruments to include but not limited to: valves; pressure, temperature, level, flow, pH, conductivity, weight, force and speed instruments;
• Resolves and repairs all system faults and anomalies associated with installation, operation, maintenance, and connectivity problems, including changes, adjustments, and modifications to control code and standard operating parameters. Complete system updates and debugs PLC, HMI, and other controls logic software that supports devices.
• Performs routine preventative and corrective maintenance and testing on equipment. Performs a large variety of tests on all electrical and electronic systems. Dismantles, cleans, repairs and tests electrical, electronic and mechanical components. Heavy coordination with engineers and external sources for timely repairs or replacement of parts to ensure machine downtime is minimal. Maintains preventative maintenance logs and accurate records of all testing and repairs.
• Promote a culture of teamwork through demonstrating, teaching, reviewing, and providing guidance.
• Follow and promote all health and safety rules, regulations, and practices. Locks out equipment for proper and safe handling and servicing.
• Troubleshoot problems with plant instrumentation and automation equipment to include but not limited to: valves; pressure; temperature; level, flow, conductivity, speed, force instruments; motor controls; PLC’s, HMI’s etc.;
• Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Perform maintenance/PMs as needed on all equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime as needed.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• EAP
• 401k
• employee stock options
• paid time off
• Employee recognition and incentive programs
• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.
• Work on a smoke free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness focused lifestyle.