Service PLC Technician

Overview

Service PLC Programmer role  Service PLC Programmer will be responsible for servicing and maintaining PLC programs for standard and custom equipment, troubleshooting customer calls, identifying faulty components, assisting with parts replacement, modifying schematics, adjusting scaling parameters, changing IP schemes, and assisting with interconnectivity between PLC systems. The role may include combustion tuning as needed.

• Program PLC controllers and HMI screens using PLC programming software (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Phoenix Contact).
• Follow programming directions and guidelines from senior Heatec programmers and Electrical Engineering manager.
• Manage and implement a service project from concept, startup commissioning, to finish.
• Troubleshoot controls.
• Provide electrical tech support to end customers, service department, electrical engineering department, and other personnel within the corporation.
• Participate in training and other educational opportunities to stay current with technological advances and knowledge related to the field.
• Travel to job sites.
• Adhere to Astec’s core values and model desirable behaviors with internal and external customers.
• Follow company policies, standards and procedures at all times.
• Additional duties as required.

• Associate degree (2-year) or bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in programming PLCs, wiring and troubleshooting equipment.
• Understanding of basic electrical theory
• Ability to read electrical diagrams
• Knowledge of or experience with designing and/or building control panels.
• PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
• .net applications; OPC and SQL applications
• Step 7 Classic and Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIAP V13-14)
• WinCC Comfort
• WinCC Professional V7.4, V14
• Experience with A-B Studio 5000
• Factory Talk View ME/SE
• MS Visual Studio 2015
• MS SQL Server
• SQL Server Management Studio
• SQL Server Profiler
• Developing databases
• Table creation – understanding Primary Key and Foreign Key relationships and restraints
• Writing and executing queries and stored procedures
• Creating User Defined Functions
• Experience or exposure to OPC-DA (Data Access) OPC-UA (Unified Architecture)
• Understanding of OPC Server and Client relationships
• Ability to troubleshoot controls
• Ability to design and draw electrical schematics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

• Travel to customer facilities to commission or troubleshoot equipment or to attend meetings is required 50% of the time.
• Candidate must be able to travel internationally and obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) within two (2) months of hiring.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a background check, credit check, physical and drug screen.
• Position will be scheduled Monday through Friday and require weekend work as necessary.
• This individual must be willing and able to stay later than scheduled at times to ensure customer needs are met.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Manufacturing Environment:
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Machinery Manufacturing