Controls Technician

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Relocation bonus Job Title: Controls Technician

Location: Richmond, Indiana, United States

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Job Category: Manufacturing - Production

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 Hill's 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.

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel: Up to 5%

Physical Requirements

Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in

extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis

and work in a standard office environment.

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

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