Electrical Control Technician

Requirement Title: Electrical and Controls Technician

Location: IN - Anderson

Contract: 12 months

On-Site role

Job Description:

• Multiskilled individual with primary responsibility to maintain and troubleshoot all process control and operational support systems equipment in a proactive manner, troubleshoot and repair breakdowns on all major electrical and computer-based equipment.
• Perform all preventive maintenance as scheduled and support system improvements.

PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES:

• Maintain and troubleshoot all Production PLC’s, database systems, control networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems (480V and below).
• Provide assistance to maintenance modifications and improvements as needed. Includes but not limited to:
• Substations and MCC’s, including knowledge of 480 volt, three phase, and 120 VAC, 24VDC control and power systems
• All PLC’s and HMI systems
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Building Automation System (BAS)
• Utility Management System (UMS)
• Energy Management System (EMS)
• Control System Networns (EtherNet, ControlNet, EtherNet and instrument digital bus systems)
• Maintain Quality Control standards at all times – perform through SPC and in compliance with QMS Advanced Level standards and all FDA requirements
• Systematic change control on PLC programs
• Backup MES data, automation application program, system/device/instrument configuration
• Perform calibration of instruments to supplement Cal techs during off shifts
• Data Reporting – Responsible for initiating, scheduling, and completing all work orders within CMMS system per client Business Excellence Best Practices.
• Reports also required on all outages and system malfunctions.
• Document any automation program and system,/device/instrument configuration changes
• Schedule and perform all condition based and preventive maintenance work in alignment with manufacturing schedules and requirements.
• Coordinate system checks with line maintenance personnel
• Analyze line performance data from various systems and provide improvement support based on findings and analysis.
• Work with Process Control Engineers to implement
• Creative problem solving skills to perform controls improvements and enhancements to optimize production with positive contribution to all key plant indicators safety, quality, cost, and service
• A strong commitment to improving line performance and electrical/controls reliability
• Support other maintenance troubleshooting and line maintenance as needed
• Participate in NCE and Improvement teams
• Schedule backlog projects and keep work order backlog to a minimum.
• Complete all work, planned and unplanned, in a timely manner

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Supervision through Maintenance department directed by the technical resource and indirectly by maintenance manager.
• Expectation is that associate will be motivated and self-directed, requiring only nominal direct/daily supervision

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong mechanical and electrical skills, especially electrical systems up to 480V
• Strong PLC maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting skills; Allen Bradley preferred
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot and edit HMI systems preferably Wonderware’s InTouch and Wonderware’s ArchestrA platform
• Reliable, motivated, dedicated, and committed
• Must demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
• Good communication skills with operators, other mechanics and resources
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions/recommendations based on analysis
• Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive Client culture and follow established values
• Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving our goals & objectives
• Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers and the continuous improvement of the operation
• Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and personal accountability is expected
• Detail oriented individual who accurately records information
• Able to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts (i.e. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.)
• Able to work with computers (navigating systems, recording information, using to find information to perform the job)
• Has positive conflict management skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Accountable for personal development & improvement
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment & handle multiple tasks
• May require internal & external certification