PLC Technician

We are looking for a PLC Engineering Technician II. You will report to the Maintenance Manager. You will report onsite at our Louisville Location. #LI-Onsite. Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime

As a Quality Coordinator You Will:

Operate, maintain and supporting critical facilities electrical infrastructure for mission-critical systems that includes power, distribution and controls systems in addition to the processes that maximize 24/7 production uptime/ availability.

• Monitor plant electrical systems. Coordinate modifications to programming, wiring and integration to all equipment. Provide applied electrical technical expertise in design, review, layout, installation and operation
• Ensure critical facility electrical systems and programming problems are identified and repaired expeditiously.
• Facilitate plant automation projects. Oversee contractor services.
• Create and read ladder logic and flow diagrams for program design, startup, simulation and testing.
• Demonstrate competence in designing, coordinating, troubleshooting and supporting PLC's, Human Machine Interface / SCADA systems and databases while maintaining plant automation standards.

You have:

• Two-year technical degree in electrical technology or related field required
• Knowledge of process control principles and standards
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience with PLC's, instrumentation and servos. Perform real-time process software programming of PLC's.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of programming, analysis, and design
• Working knowledge of desktop software configuration, and networking/ communications protocols
• Understanding of electrical control systems and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot using a variety of diagnostic tools including Digital Multi-meter, oscilloscope and megometer.
• Comprehend and use technical vendor manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Electrical control and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's)
• Experienced in Instrumentation (temperature, pressure, etc.), Pneumatics, Motors/Drives/Gearboxes/Power Transmission Systems, Print reading and ability to understand Process Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID's)
• Read and prepare wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Requires being available to respond to emergency situations as they arise.

Physical Requirements

While performing the tasks of this job, you are required to talk and hear. You are frequently required to stand and walk. You are occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. You must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. You will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,566.38 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 6% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40245 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $58,566 - $65,000