Control Systems Specialist

Control Systems Specialist, Dec | Primient

Decatur, IL

This position is responsible for field repairs of control devices in production areas of the plant. The role directly reports to and takes daily direction from the Area Power & Controls Resource or Plant Coordinator.

• Obey all safety rules and identify and correct potential safety problems
• Strong aptitude for instrumentation knowledge, maintenance and test equipment
• Use precision‑measuring equipment to test instruments for performance during instrument repairs and preventive maintenance
• Follow SOPs and/or PM task instruction sets
• Demonstrate mechanical/electrical knowledge to analyze and solve problems on various process systems & instrumentation
• Demonstrate ability in following areas:
  • Use of PLC logic, P& & electrical schematics as a diagnostic tool
  • Configuration and calibration of control system instruments with HART communicator
  • Troubleshoot motor control circuits
  • Troubleshoot 4‑20mA instrument control loops
  • Maintenance and calibration of process analyzers including continuous emissions monitors
  • Maintain discrete and analog control valves
  • Maintain level, pressure, flow, temperature, or analytical transmitters
  • Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC control systems
  • Troubleshoot VFDs & Soft Start motor controllers
  • Troubleshoot PLC network communications
  • Maintain & troubleshoot various other industrial controls & devices
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical equipment (motors, starters, motor control circuits, electrical schematics)
• Strong understanding of industrial process instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, temperature)
• Interface with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to record labor, look up spare parts and identify storeroom location
• Provide preventive maintenance to instrumentation, including process analyzers
• Work in a team environment with Primient & contract employees or individually as required
• Communicate and work with other groups (maintenance mechanics & production technicians) as necessary
• Basic Microsoft Office 360 software use

• Ability to lift equipment and tools up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance
• Use hand tools above shoulders, under ergonomically stressful conditions, and under application of heavy force
• Work in elevated positions with hand tools and fall restraint equipment
• Wear personnel protective equipment (PPE)
• Pass pulmonary test required prior to wearing breathing air mask
• Climb stairs and ladders (fixed/portable) with tools when safe to do so
• Work from heights, in cold and hot environments
• Climb a vertical ladder up to 15 ft
• Climb several flights of stairs, several times per shift
• Stand for prolonged periods of time
• Perform bending and twisting motions at the waist and knees

• Starting pay of $39.31/hr + overtime
• Competitive Pay
• Multiple Healthcare plan choices
• Dental and vision insurance
• A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Floating days off
• Parental leave for new parents
• Employee resource groups
• Learning & development programs
• Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
• Discounts via Life Mart program and discounted YMCA membership
• Company-sponsored family and holiday events through Employee Activity Committee
• Annual boot allowance of $200
• Technical skills training
• Tools and uniform provision

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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