What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician position at Weir Group?
Controls Technician
Weir ESCO
Location: Newton, MS
Shift: Off-shift
Location: Newton, MS
Shift: Off-shift
Onsite Full- Time
Purpose of Role: The Controls Technician will troubleshoot electrical and motor control systems, PLC logic, HMIs, sensors, automation controls, and network communication between devices. They will also execute projects, including upgrades, new installations, and equipment modifications, from design to implementation. Additionally, this role supports off-shift projects, utilizing equipment downtime and ensuring team coverage.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
Purpose of Role: The Controls Technician will troubleshoot electrical and motor control systems, PLC logic, HMIs, sensors, automation controls, and network communication between devices. They will also execute projects, including upgrades, new installations, and equipment modifications, from design to implementation. Additionally, this role supports off-shift projects, utilizing equipment downtime and ensuring team coverage.
Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.
An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.
Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting Maintenance personal as needed to troubleshoot controls related issues and electrical schematics
- Adding or modifying PLC logic, inputs, and outputs to optimize equipment, processes, and automation
- Calibrating and designing systems for level sensors, temperature controllers, pressure transmitters, and speed sensors
- Researching, and submitting recommendations for, and designing process improvements projects
- Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- Certificate or AS degree in Industrial Controls (or related field of study), or 5 years of Industrial Controls experience in an Industrial environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, good communications skills.
- Ability to build control cabinets, capable of providing guidance to electrical contractors for small projects, and ability to work with minimum direction and guidance.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options
- 5% 401(k) Retirement Match
- 15 days Paid Time Off in first year
- 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Flexibility in your schedule
Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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