Senior Controls Technician

Columbus, Ohio- KKC

Rotating Shift- Candidates must be able to work a rotating shift. Shift rotates between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Additional shift rotation details will be provided in the interview process

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works on rotating shift basis as an integral part of a specific rotating team
• Supports operational team with day to day improvement and troubleshooting of software applications and PLC controls with maximum focus on increased reliability
• Electrical and controls support for operations and maintenance
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance
• Interpret and maintain electrical schematics
• Implement small scope projects in assigned areas
• Identify, design and implement controls improvement solutions
• Interface with contractors, vendors, engineering, maintenance and operations
• Perform root cause analysis on process interruptions
• Work with engineering on specific electrical and or controls projects from design to startup, including HMI and PLC programming, installation, checkout, start-up and training
• Provide on shift – plant wide support (including overtime coverage for vacancies) for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolution of Level I (PLC / Servos) and Level II(HMI) system related problems

QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training :

Industrial Technical Experience :

Preferred Software Systems Experience :

Hardware Systems Experience :

Maintain, troubleshoot, install, and upgrade the following :

Plant Controls Ethernet Network

Plant Controls PLC Networks

Computer Hardware

Programmable Logic Controllers

Various other controls devices (Servos, VFDs, instrumentation, etc.)

Motors, motor control circuits, power distribution systems up to 600 VAC

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Electricity & motor controls including :

Variable Frequency Drives

Servo Axis Motion Controllers / Drives

Soft Motor Starters

Mechanical Motor Starters

Motor control centers

Hard wired electrical circuit troubleshooting

Controls & instrumentation including

Digital / Analog control and monitoring

Solid state relays and switches

Equipment & system controls design including

Large Process controls systems

Machine level control systems

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft and Linux Server & Desktop Operating Systems

Demonstrated knowledge in configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial networks including Ethernet routers, switches, and cabling

What can you expect from Mars?

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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