Controls Technician

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #173160 - Richmond, Indiana, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet.

Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

Are you ready to drive innovation at the heart of our manufacturing operations? As a Controls Technician you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, support and improvement of the facilities plant floor control system. You will be the Plant liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plant’s business needs are met on time and within budget;
Training of the facilities maintenance resources and operating technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and you will act as a resource for the maintenance team when technical issues are beyond their understanding and ability to resolve. You will drive innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.

• Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements
• Maintain and modify PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility
• Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures when they occur
• Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects.
• Install and use Wonder Ware SCADA software to support plant projects.
• Maintain and upgrade the plant SCADA System
• Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLC’s and SCADA system current
• Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems. Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems.
• Provide on-call support for on-shift Technical Resources.
• Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software).
• Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

• 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
• Ability to bend, climb, crawl, work in confined spaces, work in hazardous condition spaces, work in extreme weather conditions, use hazardous materials, and lift up to 50 lbs. on a continual basis and work in a standard office environment

• BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in…