Controls Technician

Controls Technician

Responsible for controls and automation related activity in Connecticut facilities. Assist engineering and maintenance teams as well as provide 24/7 support of the electrical and controls systems. Must have experience with technologies ranging from the 1980's thru the most modern up to date instrumentation, PLC's, and HMI/SCADA systems. Starting pay: $30.00 Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, FSA, HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, 19 Days Paid Time Off and 6% 401K match

Essential Functions

• Help Engineering team create plans for automation projects including system architecture, risk assessment, etc.
• Establish good engineering/manufacturing disciplines and promote new ways of thinking that will produce best in class automation practices
• Perform PLC installation/modification design and programming
• Perform HMI installation and programming
• Lead and/or perform investigation into controls related issues and recommend solutions
• Lead and/or perform controls repairs and upgrade on production equipment
• Monitor and evaluate technology trends. Conduct research on leading edge technologies and determine proper fit/application for business needs
• Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation
• Designs and conducts plant trials to determine the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes
• Evaluate and recommend engineering changes to existing equipment that will ensure maximum productivity
• Develop and implement strategic plans for existing and future automation systems
• Communicate and work closely with plant operations and maintenance departments.
• Support plant operations team with technical issues
• Develop accurate and efficient Process and Instrument Drawings for projects through the use of customer specifications, general process descriptions, company standards and verbal instructions.
• Communicate and work closely with the I.T. department.
• Cooperatively maintain existing, and develop new, technologies for effective and stable process controls and information systems (HMI's, reports, etc)
• Coordinates activities and reviews between General Contractor, Engineering firm(s), and the project team.
• Assist in the development of startup and commissioning documents and training of plant staff.
• Research and analyze data, such as engineering documents, design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine acceptability for project team goals.
• Directs and coordinates installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications.
• Drives the right technology for both immediate and long term growth

Additional Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Engineering Maintenance Manager
• Provide training and direction for mechanics duties related to electrical/control systems

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, Bachelors preferred.
• Proficient with Automation Direct and Allen-Bradley PLC Control Logix Platform and development Tools
• In-depth knowledge of SCADA/HMI design, configuration, programing, testing, and troubleshooting
• Experienced with closed loop controls and tuning
• Familiarity of NEC and NFPA 70
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc,) in its most difficult phases.
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD software to create and review technical drawings
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Typical Physical Activity

Physical Demands

• Regularly involves, talking or listening, reaching with hands and arms, and the use of hands and fingers
• Frequently involves sitting, standing and walking
• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, kneeling and/or climbing or balancing

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials
• Involves moderate…