Electrical Controls Technician

Job Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooter for electrical/automation issues on their respective shift.
• Assists other electrical and mechanical technicians with preventative maintenance, breakdowns, and miscellaneous work orders as needed.
• Installs, configures, maintains, or replaces industrial control devices such as HMIs, VFDs, PLCs.
• Responds to significant plant downtime events and initiates problem-solving activities.
• Supports implementation and improvement of preventive/predictive maintenance programs.
• Selects and procures replacement or upgrade hardware.
• Performs needed calibration of electrical control components.
• Works with controls engineering on controls-related projects.
• Evaluates electrical equipment operation and suggests necessary actions when malfunctions occur or improvements are needed.
• Completes preventive maintenance work orders. Captures and communicates associated data.
• Maintains plant electrical control systems on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, compressors, hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, and pumps.
• Researches information required to maintain hardware and modify software.
• Attends training classes.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

• Experience with wiring and programming Allen Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix & GE/Emerson 9030 and RX3i PLCs controls.
• Knowledge of PLC language (ladder logic, structured text, etc.).
• Proficient in configuring, modifying, and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, sensors, DC drives, VFDs etc.
• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems preferred.
• High degree of skill with PCs and networking (installing software, changing adapter settings, navigating directory structures, change IP address, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to utilize electrical instruments, such as multimeters, in troubleshooting control systems.
• Awareness of electrical codes such as NEC.
• Inter-Personnel Skills – including the ability to be a team player. The ability to pass on information & training to others.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and redline electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with electrical safe work practices.
• Critical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of OSHA and related industrial safety protocols.