Controls Technician III (Monday-Wednesday 4a-4p)

JOB SUMMARY

Supports and maintains plant process equipment in regards to power and controls. The controls technician is an integral member of the greater maintenance team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Understand and troubleshoot existing control logic and operator interface programs
• Assist the Controls Engineers in implementation of new control systems
• Install, test and repair electrical controls components
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and apply knowledge of functional operation of machinery and electrical control units and systems
• Assist maintenance in identifying defective components and wiring, and adjusting mechanical parts
• Align, adjust and calibrate control components
• Maintain records of repairs, calibrations and tests
• Develop a thorough knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation hardware and software
• Participate in root-cause analysis (RCA) efforts as necessary

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

EDUCATION

• Technical degree or Associates Degree (AA) in electrical/electronics technology

EXPERIENCE

• Ten years of related experience in a manufacturing environment; or a combination of education and experience

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Robotics, preferably FANUC, programming and maintenance experience and certification required
• Understanding of electrical schematics and industrial codes & standards
• Demonstrated experience with programmable logic equipment and associated peripherals
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 & NFPA 495
• General understanding of industrial networks, specifically Ethernet/IP
• Understanding older legacy networks is a plus (ControlNet, DeviceNet, DH , Modbus, etc.)
• Report writing and general understanding of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF)
• Willing to work in an environment that requires a “Safety First” attitude. Must obey all Safety, Health & Environmental rules/regulations prescribed by regulatory agencies that are incorporated into company policy
• Ability read and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle non-energetic material
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
• Must be willing to Work 12hr shifts

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The company shall afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or membership in any other class protected by an applicable federal, state, local, or foreign anti-discrimination law. The company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. These regulations also prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because the employee or applicant inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

KILGORE FLARES, LLC maintains a policy to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are recruited, employed, promoted, demoted, transferred, laid off, terminated, trained, and compensated without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

In this regard, the Company makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities in order to enable them to perform all essential job functions, unless doing so creates an undue hardship.