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Controls Systems Technician
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La Porte, Harris County, Texas, 77572, USA
Listed on 2025-12-31
Listing for:
Greif
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering
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Base pay range$43.00/hr - $43.00/hr
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
Controls Specials Technician – LaPorte, TX1st shift: 7am – 4pm
Starting pay: $43.32
Responsibilities- Demonstrate knowledge of plant and process safety rules, safe operating methods, and good housekeeping standards.
- Respond to any equipment downtime issues in the plant, both mechanical and electrical, and establish any required resources both internal and outside, to assist in resolving issues quickly.
- Train and develop the plant maintenance technicians to increase their ability to understand and troubleshoot controls related issues in the plant.
- Debug and make PLC/Robot/HMI program changes to improve existing automated processes.
- Communicate actions taken to repair the machine to the Operator and/or Manager.
- Recommend and assist in the selection of suppliers for capital equipment.
- Install and wire automation equipment based on electrical design schematics.
- Communicate effectively with team members, corporate engineers, vendors, and internal customers.
- Ensure the completion dates for all project assignments are met.
- Manage equipment improvement projects in the plant.
- Install, repair, upgrade and maintain electrical/electronic equipment used in the manufacturing process.
- This position will also be responsible for assisting in or performing mechanical repairs when required.
- This position requires a strong electrical, mechanical and process control skill set.
- ASS in Mechatronics, Electrical Controls Engineering, or related technical programs or relative experience.
- Ability to work on AC systems up to 480V.
- Significant experience with process control systems, control theory and Digital Multi-Meter testing tools.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project locations if needed.
- Ability to read mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.
- High level of PLC/Robot troubleshooting (programming experience a plus) with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to troubleshoot and modify PLCs, including Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
- Strong teamwork capabilities, operating in a multi-function environment to collectively improve operations and resolve related issues.
- Hands‑on approach to engineering both mechanically and electrically.
- Proficient in Microsoft based computer systems.
- Experience with CMMS systems.
- Experience with Allen Bradley Studio 5000, RS Logix 5000, RS Logix 500, and Factory Talk View development, Power Flex configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Seimens Step 7, Step 5, SIMATIC Manager, SIMATIC WinCC and PCS 7.
- 3 – 5 years industrial controls experience recommended.
- Ability to troubleshoot, replace, and modify HMIs, Servo Drives, and VFDs.
- A working knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet, Prof Net, Profibus).
- Physical ability to stoop, bend, climb and work at elevations including from lifts and ladders; as well as lift to 50 pounds.
- Driver's License
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Pneumatics Experience
- Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
- Hydraulics Experience
- Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
- Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Repair
- Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
- Process Engineering
- Mechanical Testing
- Relay Testing
- PLC Programming Experience
- PLC Wiring Experience
- Electrical / Electronic Systems
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Mechanical Assembly Skills
- Packaging Experience
- Engineering Degree
- Meets Physical Requirements
- High School / GED
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Root Cause Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Warehouse Management Software (SAP)
- Packaging Machines
- Motor Control Centers (MCCs) (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
- Multimeter
- Industrial Controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
- Power Tools
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Calipers and Micrometers
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
- HMI
- Conveyor Systems
- Servo Motors
Mid-Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
IndustriesPackaging and Containers Manufacturing
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