What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Electrical Control Technician position at CLX Engineering?
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Do you have an innate flair for problem-solving and electrical controls specialization? Our role as an Advanced Electrical Control Technician is crafted for individuals ready to push boundaries alongside our Integration Engineers. Based primarily at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, GA, this position demands a go-getter attitude and proximity to the site.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring efficiency by testing and troubleshooting a variety of sophisticated electrical control systems.
- Establishing strong streams of communication between the organization and its clients to facilitate project success.
- Undertaking tasks from the spectrum of programming to troubleshooting, while simultaneously expanding technical skills, especially in PLC programming and airport automation.
What to Expect:
Essential Insights:
- Non-exempt hourly position.
- Directly reporting to the Sr. Program Manager.
- Travel involvement ranges from 40% to 85%, majorly within the domestic circuit with a prospect of international travels.
- Engage closely with the Manager of Controls Engineering and join forces with fellow technicians.
- Must be authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
- Must be able to pass a TSA background check and pre-employment, customer requested, or random drug screening.
Physical Specifications:
Prepare to climb ladders, work within compact surroundings, perform in dimly-lit areas, and withstand varied temperature settings. Flexibility and resilience are necessities.
Skills and Experience Sought:
- Proven expertise in troubleshooting and developing electrical control systems, particularly PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens) and AutoCAD.
- Prior experience with Ignition software will greatly aid your candidacy.
- Adeptness at optimizing control systems for optimum operation and resolving electronic component issues swiftly.
- Proficiency in interpreting electric schematics and generating electrical designs.
- Thorough insight into electrical and controls apparatus and their appropriate applications.
- Strong grounding in safety measures and proper PPE handling.
- Excellent abilities in using hand tools, power apparatus, and electrical testing tools like multi-meters.
- Adept in Microsoft Office suite and other basic computing skills.
Major Areas of Proficiency:
- PLC Troubleshooting Expertise
- Electrical Blueprint Analysis
- Familiarity with CAD Applications
- Acumen in Diagnosing Industrial Automation Tools
- Experience in PLC Programming
- Insight in SCADA
- Knowledge of Machine Vision System Programming
Tools and Systems You'll Work With:
- Material Handling Frameworks
- SCADA Systems
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckoff, Modicon, Fanuc, Schneider Electric)
- Visionary Apparatus (Cognex)
- HMI Units
- Servo Drivers
