Electric Instrumentation Tech (PLC)

Position Overview:

This position exists to maintain plant production equipment by performing repairs and preventive maintenance on automation instrumentation on plant production equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Perform systematic preventive maintenance of electrical adjustments, inspections, and repairs as necessary.

Ability to perform all necessary maintenance tasks to production lines. Rebuilds of equipment, equipment upgrades, and maintaining equipment to ensure maximum efficiencies.

Develop and implement plans of action and work with Maintenance Planner to accomplish tasks/repairs.

Execute preventive and predictive work for all production equipment.

Diagnose problems when machinery malfunctions, conduct electrical repairs (i.e., wiring), complete work orders, monitor production equipment.

Maintain all the process control systems, calibrate all critical control equipment and document findings, evaluate PLC equipment, programs and integrate the PLC systems.

Set up and implement preventive maintenance procedure for process control systems (PLC)

Identify areas to be improved in the process systems, make recommendations, and implement approved changes.

Backup SCADA, wastewater, PLC, variable frequency drive systems.

Order Allen-Bradley parts, as needed.

Train maintenance personnel (PLC and Electronic equipment).

Complete calibration, projects, and equipment status reports.

Work closely with contractors on new electrical and electronic installs.

Training of other mechanics in diagnosis and repair of PLC issues.

Mentor line operators in preventive maintenance practices.

Provide technical expertise on project teams.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Comply with Safety Policies and Procedures.

Advanced Electrical:

Knowledge of three phase/alternating current and its purpose/function

Rewiring/hard wire motors, servos, pumps, and other equipment in the plant

Run wiring/install conduit/replace power receptacles.

The ability to create/draw basis schematics and wiring diagrams.

Display the knowledge of how to draw a simple motor control circuit with remote start/stop.

The knowledge of how to read and understand schematics/blueprints.

PLC Functions and Troubleshooting:

Advanced PLC experience

Knowledge of automation of electromechanical processes

Install new programs/reformat and make changes to existing programs.

Knowledge/function of/ability to repair sensors, senders, electrical eyes and identifying visual faults.

The ability to fix PLC faults as needed/work with production associates to correct any issues.

Perform systematic preventive maintenance of electrical adjustment, inspections, and repairs as necessary.

Proficient skills and knowledge of automation controls: photo eyes, proximity and ultrasonic sensors and motor controls.

Understand schematics and diagrams of relay logic.

The ability and knowledge to program PLC

Knowledge of how to communicate with the PLC system via Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, or RS-422 cabling.

Debugging the PLC software

Entry and editing of the ladder-style programming software.

Understanding sequential relay, motion, process and distributed controls and their functions in the manufacturing setting

Knowledge of I/O points, digital and analog point of connection

Using P2P and SCADA as communication links to PLC

Understand HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and it’s set up and function.

Hands on Mechanical and Electrical:

Assist production on plant shutdown and startup.

Knowledge of VFD (Variable Frequency Drives) and its function, resetting faults and turn on and off

Properly troubleshoot/diagnose both electrical and mechanical systems to maintain production line performance.

Knowledge of a variety of hand, power, and machine tools.

Computer Hardware and Software:

The ability to connect a portable computer/device as needed to make adjustments and repairs to production equipment.

Knowledge of multiple input/output arrangements and other computerized programs needed to complete tasks.

The process for updating software revisions or new versions.

Knowledge of state and ladder logic and troubleshooting

Advanced network mapping and programming (assist with office computer set up as needed)

Training/Outside Vendors:

Makes sure contractors working in the plant are being safe while performing their duties.

Work with vendors to create training and training aids when a job is to be done (i.e., new equipment setup and operating information)

Plan, schedule, and track jobs to be outsourced during and up to completion of tasks/repairs.

JHS (Job Hazard Analysis):

Understanding the importance of hazard analysis

Maintaining a safe work habit/work area

Must be able to carry responsibility in their work area and surrounds.

Make sure others are being safe while performing their duties.

General Safety:

Proper use of PPE and what PPE to use when working with certain chemicals/lubrications/electrical situations.

Safety regulations, roles, and responsibilities

Chemical Knowledge and Handling:

Knowledge of where to find SDS and process of entering new chemicals into the system.

Understanding information on Chemicals

Report on any Chemical issues

Chemical Safety/Knowledge of chemicals use in the Maintenance department and what the risk factors are.

Proper Chemical Storage, Labeling, and Disposal (used grease, oil, and hydraulic fluids)

Working Overtime or Temporary Assignment on Alternate Shifts:

Different shift assignment on an “As needed basis”

Fill in as a line operator when needed/ cover for breaks and lunches.

Work different shifts to complete repairs/tasks/shutdown, etc.….

The ability to work overtime or temporary assignments.

Eligibility Requirements:

Ability to communicate and comprehend specifics regarding equipment problems.

Computer skills for ordering parts and troubleshooting.

Ability to read, write and comprehend equipment manuals, safety regulations, and operating instructions.

Ability to complete necessary reports.

Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.

Must be able to climb, bend, reach and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs.).

Body agility (occasional climbing, kneeling, reaching).

Walking and standing on plant production floor for extended periods of time.