Controls Technician

Description

The role involves supporting the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of plant electrical and automated control systems. Responsibilities include assisting with PLC/HMI programming, instrumentation, electrical equipment, technical documentation, and controls-related projects under senior guidance.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical panel layouts, wiring changes, and equipment modifications.
• Help in selecting, installing, and replacing electrical, PLC, HMI, and instrumentation components.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Participate in meetings involving electrical hardware, controls, or programming.
• Make routine PLC and HMI programming changes with guidance.
• Work with operators to identify and solve controls-related issues.
• Follow electrical safety requirements and report concerns.
• Maintain records affecting Arc Flash Hazard Analysis documentation.
• Support maintenance projects involving instrumentation, electrical equipment, and controls systems.
• Troubleshoot issues with electrical equipment, instrumentation, and controls hardware.
• Maintain organized documentation and backups of controls files.
• Assist with PLC-to-database troubleshooting and modifications.
• Monitor network and hardware health, addressing issues as needed.

Education and/or Experience

Preferred: Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Automation, Industrial Maintenance, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

Minimum Requirements

• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems and controls.
• Hands-on experience in electrical maintenance or industrial controls preferred.
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and documentation.
• Familiarity with industrial instrumentation and control devices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Understanding of safe electrical work practices.
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.

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