Automation Controls Technician

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy:
Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

An Automation Controls Technician at Pacific Seafood - Kodiak is a key role on our Processing Plant team supporting efforts to ensure the smooth operation and continuous improvement of our facilities and infrastructure. This position involves implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems for industrial automation. They are responsible for ensuring efficient and effective operation of machinery, equipment, and processes.

• Troubleshooting and Repairing:
• Electrical Controls Wiring, 0-24 volt Controls System voltages
• 4-20mA Current Loops, 0-10
  
  VDC circuits, Sensors, Encoders, etc.
• Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi Devices and PLC’s, Innova DCS
• Industrial Networks, Ethernet IP, Modbus, TCP/IP, EtherCAT
• Electro-pneumatic and Electro-hydraulic controls
• Robot Controllers, FANUC, and related systems and components
• VFD Operation and Configuration
• Direct Electricians on Automation Related Systems of Higher Voltages
• SCADA/HMI systems for monitoring and controlling industrial processes
• Other programs, as assigned
• Process Improvement and Task Management:
• Evaluate systems or processes for opportunities to improve reliability and performance.
• Recommend Identified improvements to Automation Controls Engineer(s) for Production Improvements.
• Work with Controls Engineers on HMI/SCADA development/refinement.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent
• High level computer capability; familiarity with Microsoft Office and various technical apps.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Some background in Electrical theory, Electronics, or related field.
• Ability to safely work in industrial environments.
• Must be self-driven and proactive, capable of good task prioritization and execution.
• Excellent follow through, judgment, and common sense.  Make it happen  attitude.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to travel as needed, while knowing the intent is to minimize travel as much as possible.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices related to Industrial Controls and Systems.
• Familiarity of, and compliance with OSHA safety regulations, environmental standards, and other relevant policies and procedures.

• 2-4 years’ experience in a E&I technician role
• Associate’s degree or certification in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Field, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, or related.

The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By a Team Member To Successfully Perform The Essential Functions Of This Job. While Performing The Duties Of This Job, The Team Member:

• Walking and standing often is required.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Close visual acuity to perform an…