Automation Technician

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job purpose: The Plant Automation Technician continuously evaluates the existing process control systems for reliability of control and effectiveness. In fulfilling these roles, the Plant Automation Technician works closely with engineering team department members, maintenance, and operations. Provide day-to-day technical support on process control systems and process control related tasks. Support implementation of new projects by adding or modifying control systems, PLC hardware and software, and HMI systems.

Continually improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization. Responsible for integration of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives, and process controls. Responsible for training end users in the operations of newly installed or modified process control systems. Responsible for control systems and control logic designs, documentation of operation procedures and as-built drawings and logic.

They will be the plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by outside controls contractors and system integrators to ensure proper transfer of documented PLC program changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.

• Perform routine and specialized duties in the repair and maintenance and updating of instruments, controls and process control network systems involved throughout the entire manufacturing process
• Work as part of a team to plan, analyze and control the quality of processes
• Inspect, repair, and adjust Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and related equipment using electrical test equipment, circuit diagrams, schematics and blueprints
• Work to arrange for repair and replacement of instruments and control systems that fail to operate. They must continuously monitor all operation processes so that a malfunction is immediately recognized and corrected.
• Continually improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization.
• Plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by outside controls contractors and system integrators to ensure proper transfer of documented PLC program changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed.
• Responsible for integration of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, Servo Drives, and process controls.
• Responsible for training end users in the operations of newly installed or modified process control systems.
• Provide technical training for lower-level personnel.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technology or related military service training programs OR a minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience in industrial control system development and troubleshooting.
• Must have proven experience with the following PLCs:
  Allen Bradley Micro Logix or Micro
  800, Compact Logix & Control Logix.
• Must have proven experience with HMI or SCADA programming and configuration
• Must have proven experience programming and troubleshooting Allen Bradley VFDs
• Must have proven experience with Ether Net/IP industrial networks
• Strong PLC skills with expertise in system administrative and maintenance activities, and hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Experience programming in multiple languages that are IEC 61131-3 compliant, such as ladder diagram, function block diagram, structured…