PLC Technician Manufacturing · Otsego

TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT PLC Technician Primary Function

The incumbent provides advanced level experience and skillsets in the Technical Department of Otsego Paper LLC. The areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the setup, programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of the plant's PLC & DCS control systems – to ensure proper and efficient utilization of equipment, materials and manpower – maximizing safety of personnel and reliability/performance of equipment.

• Must be able to perform this job safely.
• Must be capable of carrying on-call phone and working weekends without assistance.
• Advanced experience with industrial programming, instrumentation, and electrical trades.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft office suite, spreadsheets, data entry, etc.).
• Maintain safe working conditions for department and ensure their compliance with Plant Safety Programs.
• Maintain well organized and accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, process efficiency, government agency reports, permits and material requisitions.
• Can read, follow, and modify drawings for large, complex system P&’s, system loops, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, electrical one-lines, mass and energy balances, etc. without assistance.
• Display advanced competencies in the following areas: communication, decision making/problem solving, energy, drive, ambition, job knowledge, leadership, managing conflict/negotiation, managing resources, and work quality.
• Advanced experience with manufacturing instrumentation systems and control panels including adherence to NFPA codes.
• Assist with management of all control systems in the mill:
  Maintenance of all equipment; RPM Program requirements;
  All inspections and SAR requirements.
• Electrical Experience – Intermediate Level: Wiring diagrams and schematics;
  Residential voltage systems (115/230 volt);
  Industrial voltage systems (3 phase 480/2400);
  Switchgear, circuit breakers, fusing;
  Motor starters, heaters, pilot circuitry;
  Push buttons, timers and devices; VFD setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Instrumentation Experience – Advanced Level: VDC and 4-20ma sensors and control devices for pressure, flow, temperature, position, voltage, current, strains, consistency, etc.;
  Pneumatic control systems (valves/solenoids, positioners, pressures, flows, guides, etc.);
  Hydraulic control systems (valves/solenoids, positioners, pressures, flows, guides, etc.);
  Steam control systems (valves/solenoids, positioners, pressures, flows, etc.);
  Wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Process Control Experience – Advanced Level: PLC setup, programming, and troubleshooting for Ladder Logic and Sequential Function Chart environments (Rockwell, Automation Direct); DCS/SCADA setup, programming, and troubleshooting in Function Block and Structured Text environments (Foxboro, Ignition); HMI setup, programming, and troubleshooting (Rockwell, Ignition, Foxboro);
  Networking of IP devices and understanding of protocols (ethernet IP, TCP/IP, modbus TCP, etc); PID Loops and Tuning.
• Experience with safety systems:
  Integration with legacy systems;
  Upgrades to existing;
  Basic knowledge of codes.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the incumbent is highly experienced in industrial programming, instrumentation, and electrical trades. They must continually elicit a high standard of safety performance for themselves. The PLC Technician 3 must be proficient in all aspects of the mill control systems and instrumentation.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the development and maintenance of the control systems in the mill, powerhouse, and waste treatment. They must possess a high degree of technical aptitude and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing process controls and instrumentation systems. The incumbent must stay abreast of new technologies and work with the engineering group with planning and implementing new capital projects within their area of expertise.

They must demonstrate a solid understanding of mill processes and how the control systems impact the process. They must be able to access all control systems, troubleshoot, and make programming changes without…