Industrial Controls Technician

About the role

Responsible for the installation, modification, maintenance, service and repair of industrial control systems including interpreting blueprints and manufacturers' specifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and modify industrial control systems, instrumentation in accordance with relevant codes and from blueprints, schematics and sketches.
• Complete preventive maintenance programs for control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot production equipment (PLCs, VFDs, motors, switches, starters, and control panel wiring) using electrical, controls and mechanical aptitude.
• Observe all safety rules, policies, and precautions. Report and correct unsafe work conditions. Submit safety ideas to Safety Committee Members. Complete required safety and regulatory training.
• Diagnose repairs and implement process flow improvements to industrial control systems, analog and digital applications.
• Work with outside contractors and vendors on controls and improvement projects.
• Communicate with electrical, maintenance team and management of any equipment that is not operating properly.
• Quote and coordinate electrical projects with vendors, purchasing components and establish timelines.
• Interpret equipment reporting and diagnose accordingly (i.e. downtime reports).
• Prepare reports for work progress and preventative maintenance documents for maintaining equipment.
• Follow established departmental housekeeping, safety practices and standard operation procedures.
• Provide ideas, innovation and suggestions for continuous improvement and opportunities.
• Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
• Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of engineering or industry advances.

Requirements

• Experience in heavy industrial environment.
• Proficient computer skills.
• AutoCAD preferred.
• Strong use of Rockwell software to implement, edit or design logic/code to improve machine performance.
• Ability to edit, modify and design human machine interface (HMI).
• Basic hydraulic and mechanical knowledge including Delta RMC (preferred).
• Basic electrical theory/advanced controls.
• Applications of industrial sensors (infrared, proximity, limit switches, etc.).
• Advanced use of PLC software utilization: ladder logic, programming and troubleshooting Control Logix (Allen Bradley).
• Electrical control systems: energy management and electronic controls.
• Networking (cable making, troubleshooting, camera systems and set up protocols for communications in control systems).
• Editing equipment/asset monitoring (Ope8) and create/modify system updates.
• Program variable frequency drives (Allen-Bradley).
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.