Maintenance Control Specialist

Troubleshooting and Repair

Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust control systems to include PLCs, HMIs, and field devices.
Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust power and motor control systems and frequency drives.
Locate, diagnose, and repair problems causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance.

Maintain and Repair Equipment

Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative/predictive maintenance on equipment to help achieve a goal of zero downtime and one hundred percent efficiency.
Monitor PLC devices and systems to ensure functionality.
Test connections between PLC devices and other equipment.
Conduct regular safety inspections.

Technical Support and Training

Maintain and repair equipment in all areas of the plant/plant utilities as needed and assist with set up and installation of new equipment utilities (e.g., compressed air/pneumatics, water systems, refrigeration, steam, heat, ventilation, etc., equipment)
Provide technical support for users and other technicians
Train and mentor team members to include other technicians and operators.

Documentation and Compliance

Document and maintain procedural documents.
Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, identify opportunities to improve processes.
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and comply with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as industrial automation, electricity-electronics, PLC, etc.
4 to 6 years of industrial maintenance electrical, PLC, or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PLC control systems, power distribution systems, sensors, transmitters, automatic valves and other integrated electromechanical systems
• Basic knowledge of boilers, air compressors, ammonia refrigeration system, wastewater system
• General knowledge of blueprints; able to read equipment specifications and installation instructions
• Able to read blueprints and ladder logic
• Able to perform all required preventative, productive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance procedures
• Able to perform electrical repairs such as motor wiring, motor starter fuses, and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs
• Able to perform complex or complicated activities/repairs independently
• Able to complete projects from planning to installation
• Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
• Able to adapt and manage to change effectively
• Able to work effectively in a team environment
• Able to diagnose and take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Qualifications

Must be able to read, write and speak English
State certified electrician license and other certifications and/or licenses may be required during course of employment.