Control Systems Technician
Creekstone Farms Premium Beef · Arkansas City, KS · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
This position will be responsible for supporting & maintaining electrical and control systems throughout the facility.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all machines electrical or control components are operational, including safety devices and safety systems are working properly.
- Provide support, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance for all the controls and electrical systems housed in a cooler environment (30 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Conduct daily observations & inspections of all the systems.
- Follow up and inquire with each of the key Creekstone Operations personnel regarding each major Sub-System to collect their thoughts and observations regarding how everything is operating.
- Report to Creekstone Management any system that is not operating within the normal guidelines and receive direction on the required next steps to return the system to normal operations.
- Work with Creekstone Management to establish the timelines and priorities for any repairs or corrective actions that may be needed.
Skills
- Ability to learn, understand, troubleshoot & support advanced control systems, which are highly computer-driven.
- Ability to learn, understand, troubleshoot & support the Electrical Systems Made Up Of Several Parts: mechanical system, sensing and actuation devices, PLC control systems and the PLC software functionality.
- Ability to maintain and make recommendations to improve automated processes.
- Ability to work closely with several different engineering disciplines to effectively maintain and trouble shoot the new system (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software).
- Ability to collaboratively problem-solve.
- Strong analytical skills to effectively and efficiently solve day to day problems.
- Ability to work safely at all times per Creekstone Safety Standards and Protocols.
- Ability to work at times without direct supervision.
- Ability and commitment to provide excellent & accurate communication to all stakeholders.
- Basic to advanced understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Basic to advanced understanding of Photo Eyes, Sensors and Scanners.
- Basic to advanced understanding of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
- Basic to advanced understanding of Solenoids, cylinders, and airlines.
- Understanding of how PLCs & Computer Systems control per each major sub-system to effectively troubleshoot.
- Understanding of how major PLCs, Scanners, Smart Devices & Computers are connected in the Creekstone Ethernet Network.
- Basic to advanced understanding of Bar Code Label Printers and Applicators.