Controls Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to restore safe and reliable operation.
• Performs instrumentation and controls work, including installation, calibration, configuration, and loop checks of sensors, transmitters, analyzers, valves, and related devices.
• Diagnostics PLC/HMI/drive issues at the I/O and device level; isolates faults using schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and diagnostic tools; implements corrective actions or partners with controls specialists as needed.
• Executes preventive and predictive maintenance (e.g., vibration, infrared, oil analysis, ultrasound) and translates findings into work orders that reduce unplanned downtime.
• Conducts root cause analyses of recurring failures; recommends and implements reliability improvements (design changes, condition monitoring routes, spare-part strategies).
• Plans and prioritizes work orders, determines repair approach (repair/replace/upgrade), and coordinates with operations to schedule equipment access and safe startup.
• Completes calibrations and documentation to required standards; maintains as-found/as-left records and updates CMMS histories and asset hierarchies.
• Identifies and requests critical spares; provides technical input to MRO inventory, vendor selection, and service contract needs.
• Reads and updates technical drawings (electrical schematics, P&IDs, single-line diagrams) and suggests design improvements for maintainability and reliability.
• Partners with production, engineering, quality, and EHS to ensure safe work practices (e.g., lockout/tagout) and compliance with company procedures and applicable standards.
• Mentors colleagues and shares troubleshooting/reliability best practices; may lead small maintenance tasks or contractor activities on shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Typically possesses High School diploma (or equivalent) and 4 or more years of experience.
• Certifications and training are an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to restore safe and reliable operation.
• Performs instrumentation and controls work, including installation, calibration, configuration, and loop checks of sensors, transmitters, analyzers, valves, and related devices.
• Diagnostics PLC/HMI/drive issues at the I/O and device level; isolates faults using schematics, P&IDs, ladder logic, and diagnostic tools; implements corrective actions or partners with controls specialists as needed.
• Executes preventive and predictive maintenance (e.g., vibration, infrared, oil analysis, ultrasound) and translates findings into work orders that reduce unplanned downtime.
• Conducts root cause analyses of recurring failures; recommends and implements reliability improvements (design changes, condition monitoring routes, spare-part strategies).
• Plans and prioritizes work orders, determines repair approach (repair/replace/upgrade), and coordinates with operations to schedule equipment access and safe startup.
• Completes calibrations and documentation to required standards; maintains as-found/as-left records and updates CMMS histories and asset hierarchies.
• Identifies and requests critical spares; provides technical input to MRO inventory, vendor selection, and service contract needs.
• Reads and updates technical drawings (electrical schematics, P&IDs, single-line diagrams) and suggests design improvements for maintainability and reliability.
• Partners with production, engineering, quality, and EHS to ensure safe work practices (e.g., lockout/tagout) and compliance with company procedures and applicable standards.
• Mentors colleagues and shares troubleshooting/reliability best practices; may lead small maintenance tasks or contractor activities on shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bilingual - Spanish / English

• Bilingual - Spanish / English

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $29.38 - $50.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $43.00 to $45.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. If the competitive wage is equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

EEO Statement

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf