Job Description

Position Summary

The Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and documenting electrical and control systems onsite. This role involves hands-on work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and electrical components, as well as mentoring junior technicians and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve control-level issues using Allen Bradley PLCs (CompactLogix, ControlLogix) and PanelView HMIs.
• Develop and implement ladder logic changes using Rockwell RSLogix IDEs (RSLogix5000 preferred).
• Troubleshoot electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC.
• Perform root cause analysis and document incidents and system changes.
• Monitor system operations using SCADA and other diagnostic tools.
• Maintain and update control system documentation and configurations.
• Mentor and guide technicians, providing feedback to enhance performance.
• Participate in on-call rotation and perform other maintenance tasks as needed.
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and PanelView HMI troubleshooting.
• At least 1 year of experience in electrical troubleshooting and reading schematics.
• Proficiency with control components such as relays, sensors, motor starters, solenoids, servo drives, and frequency inverters.
• Familiarity with non-AB control systems (e.g., Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens) is a plus.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience with SCADA systems and understanding of KPIs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.

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