The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, support and improvement of the facilities plant floor control system. This would include the following:  being a Plant liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plant’s business needs are met on time and within budget; Training of the facilities maintenance resources and operating technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and act as a resource for the maintenance team when technical issues are beyond their understanding and ability to resolve.  This position will also provide innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements.

• Maintain and modify PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility.

• Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures when they occur.

• Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects.

• Install and use WonderWare SCADA software to support plant projects.

• Maintain and upgrade the plant SCADA System.

• Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLC’s and SCADA system current.

• Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems.  Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems.

• Provide on-call support for on-shift Technical Resources.

• Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software). 

• Understand and align with companies policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

Education/ Experience Requirements

 Basic qualifications include:  

• High School Diploma

• 2 year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology degree or equivalent work experience. 

• 2 years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics.
   

Preferred qualifications include: 

• BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical field.

• 5 years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (with knowledge of WonderWare Intouch and Archestra Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5 and SLC 5/05 software)

• MSsql

• Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian

• AB Panelview

• Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface

• Robotic automation (Fanuc, UR, Okura, etc.