Industrial Controls System Admin

Overview

Design plant’s electrical projects, maintain, develop, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in a dynamic environment subject to frequent changes in demand and project priorities.

• Manages electrical systems. Troubleshoots and maintains facilities control panels in regards to power distribution including motor control, motors, overload protection, etc. Conducts PLC programming and networking including braiding of the control panel, lateral logics, etc. Responsible for line and conveyor speed setup. Follows National Electrical Code (NEC) while installing and troubleshooting equipment. Deciphers blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Engineers Industrial Control Systems to ensure they meet safety standards. Designs and assembles PLCs and operator interface programming for control panels. Ensures control systems meet recognized standards including IEEE, ISO, ISA, ANSI, IEC, and NEC. Maintains facility’s electrical design and configuration control. Prepares conceptual and detailed designs and analysis for digital systems.
• Involved in electrical project management. Reviews capital project plans from start to end. Provides feedback concerning execution of work and potential problems including acquisition of materials, equipment, and manpower, and coordination with production schedules. Prepares cost estimates as needed. Submits work requisitions for all required components and monitors arrival. Ensures components meet quality and safety standards. Assists in activity coordination of the maintenance and production teams to meet project deadlines.
• Recommends measures to increase performance. Understands and actively compares industrial process measurements and controls, selecting the most fitting measurements to reduce waste and increase equipment performance. Provides technical expertise and consultation to identify and resolve equipment and systems issues. Attends meetings as required and shares information with non-attending personnel as needed.
• Communicates and trains personnel in industrial processes and measurements. Conducts training for controls and electrical related systems for maintenance and operations personnel. Provides technical support for turnaround and shutdown activities.
• Participates as a member of the Team. Supports ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. Fosters cohesiveness regarding major issues and collaborates with the team leader to resolve issues and improve synergy.

• Technical
  
  Experience:
  
  3 years in PLC and TLC networking experience. Proficiency in networking, IEEE, ISO, ISA, ANSI, IEC, and NEC standards.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Preference for poultry or pet food processing organization.
• Minimum Education:
  
  Vocational or Technical school in electrical systems or related field.
  
  Preferred Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Moves about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property including climbing stairs. May travel via car or plane to various work locations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  As required by visiting facility
• Travel:
  Occasionally for training purposes.

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