Controls Technician

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Job Number #164354 - Richmond, Indiana, United States

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• The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, support and improvement of the facilities plant floor control system. Serve as a Plant liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plant’s business needs are met on time and within budget.
• Train facilities maintenance resources and operating technicians during startup of new or modified control systems and act as a resource for the maintenance team when technical issues arise.
• Provide innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.
• Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements.
• Maintain and modify PLC programs to support day-to-day operation of the facility.
• Work on Continuous Improvement projects and troubleshoot system failures.
• Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects.
• Install and use Wonder Ware SCADA software to support plant projects and maintain/upgrade the plant SCADA System.
• Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLCs and SCADA system current.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to ensure proper training in plant control systems; work with OEMs and consultants to resolve system-related problems.
• Provide on-call support for on-shift technical resources.
• Coordinate with the Network Administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
• Adhere to Hill’s policies, safety standards, GMPs and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

Basic qualifications include:

• High School Diploma
• 2 year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology degree, or equivalent work experience
• 2 years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics

Preferred qualifications include:

• BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical field
• 5 years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (Wonder Ware Intouch and Archestra, Allen-Bradley Control Logix, PLC 5 and SLC 5/05)
• MS SQL
• Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian
• AB Panel View
• Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface
• Robotic automation (Fanuc, UR, Okura, etc.)

Expected percentage of travel: Up to 5%

Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, hazardous environments, extreme weather, handle hazardous materials, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis. Office environment as applicable.

Salary Range $60,000.00 - $77,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits
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Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) with company matching contributions (eligibility requirements apply). Minimum 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays. Paid sick leave as per role and location, with entitlement details provided at hiring and subject to changes in legislation or policy.

Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve — and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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