Controls Technician Controls Technician

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Jonesboro, AR

20h

About The Position

Assists in the development, implementation, repair, and maintenance of the site wide instrumentation, control, and electrical systems to attain “World Class” performance.

Requirements

2 year tech agree required or a proven record of accomplishment achieving positive results and increased engineering & maintenance leadership responsibilities with very strong process controls background required. Experience must include but is not limited to:
Allen-Bradley Control Logix PLC's, SLC500 including large networks of ControlNet, EtherNetIP, and DeviceNet
HMI's & SCADA: PanelView Plus, Wonderware
Servo and Motion Contols – AB Kinetix
Vision Applications: Cognex,
Window Server 2016, Hyper-V, Thinmanager
Instrumentation including temperature, pressure, flow, mass density
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret and troubleshoot electrical/electronic circuits.
Demonstrated knowledge of Distributed Control Systems and Programmable Logic Control Systems
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, troubleshoot complicated process control systems, apply root cause failure techniques, to anticipate changes, and react to avoid disruptions
Demonstrated ability to utilize MS-Excel to analyze data and other computer applications such as MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, and e-mail
Capable of interfacing with all levels of the workforce, laterally as well as vertically (exempt and non-exempt), operations, maintenance, planners, management, plant engineering, contractors, and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.
Demonstrated ability to give clear, concise communications. Provide information, observations, and conclusions that are understood and can be acted upon.
Demonstrated leadership skills, be self-motivated, and a self-starter with demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

Performs system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
Reloads and reboots PLC to restore faulted equipment after power outages.
Performs preventative maintenance and routine inspections
Provides hardware and software application support assistance to maintenance, engineering, and operations.
Sets up and configures replacement boards and assemblies to fit specific applications
Specifies, organizes, and maintains adequate spare parts and modules for control and instrumentation systems.
Tunes automatic feedback on closed loops using PID Controllers
Maintains ''to-do'' lists and system trouble reports and routinely report status
Participate in the development of project scopes, design of systems, and functional specifications.
Utilizes technical materials such as equipment manuals, MSDS, safety materials, system drawings, Process, and Instrument Diagrams (PID's),schematics, and blueprints to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
Participates in cross-functional process improvement teams to drive plant performance through improved processes and system performance.
Participates in the creation and implementation of a training program for the Maintenance Technicians and operations employees around the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of integrated controls and information systems.
Maintains plant documentation in accordance with management of change procedures.