Controls Technician

Controls Technician

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill's Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Role

Summary:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 Robotic automation (Fanuc, UR, Okura, etc.)

Compensation and Benefits 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…