Controls Technician

Career Opportunities:
Controls Technician (173160)

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country. Job Number#173160 - Richmond, Indiana, United States

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.

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; you will train facilities maintenance resources and operating technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and 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 Controls or Electrical discipline.
• 5+ years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (with knowledge of Wonder Ware Intouch and Archestra Allen-Bradley Control Logix, PLC 5 and SLC 5/05 software)
• MSsql
• Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian
• AB Panelview
• Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface

Salary Range $64,000.00 - $87,500.00 USD.

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

Benefits:
Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).

Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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