Control Systems Technician

About the role

Assist the Carthage, Missouri Instrument and Controls / Sr Project Engineer with scoping, planning, and executing PCS projects, and maintaining process control system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical department in Alarm / Interlock verifications, calibrations, and troubleshooting process interruptions.
• Improve PCS documentation by auditing process areas and creating / updating electrical / control system schematics.
• Assist with instrumentation programming, calibrations, backups, and troubleshooting
• Assist in maintaining the CAMO PCS Critical Instrumentation Register and planning required calibrations.
• Assist in maintaining and updating area Alarm / Interlock checklists
• Complete PCS Firmware updates during planned outages
• Base operating system version upgrades, service packs, patches and fixes
• Assist with process troubleshooting using Factory Talk View, Studio 5000 / Logix 5000/ Logix 500 software packages.
• Assist in troubleshooting control system network interruptions.
• Support the PCS Disaster Recovery program by completing periodic uploads and off-line verification of PCS application files.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering (Computer Science, Process Engineering, Electrical &Instrumentation Engineering or similar).
• Comparable work experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree may be considered
• 5+ years’ experience working with control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience or familiarity with Allen-Bradley Control Systems
• Ability to read and understand electrical / controls schematics and P & ID's
• Ability to troubleshoot control systems (480VAC – 24VDC)
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation time + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers
• Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
• Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
• Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
• Treat the Business as our Own
• Care for the Community & our Environment
• Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
• Deliver on our Promises