PLC Technician

Aegis has partnered with a manufacturing firm in the New Castle area that is looking to add a PLC Technician to their team! This person will design, program, diagnose and recommend electrical systems for the plant, including systems design, installation and modification.

This is a direct hire role that comes with a full host of benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k! 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and troubleshoot software programs for process control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet and DeviceNet, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.  
• Assist in developing specifications for instrumentation, controls, and electrical components. Read and interpret software control logic, electrical diagrams, manuals, and drawings.
• Perform installation, maintenance, testing and calibration of transmitters, gauges, control valves, transducers, probes, level switches, pressure switches, temperature switches, flow meters, and associated equipment that send and receive data.
• Comply with arc flash, confined space, hot work, LOTO procedures and policies.
• Attend technical conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of control system processes and procedures.
• Communicate technical issues and project timelines with leadership, operations, and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems.
• Help train and develop shift maintenance mechanics on controls systems concepts and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computer software and control system applications used in a food process facility (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Allen-Bradley, Ignition, Opto22, Kuka, etc.).
• Must be a team player capable of working on multiple projects, must take initiative with assignments and be proactive with safety, and add value in group projects.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in electronic technology or related field or 3 years equivalent experience.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Allen Bradley Studio 5000 PLC's and PLC components.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Kuka and Schubert Robotics system components and controls.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and program AB HMI components.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• Industrial electrical distribution systems with hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 120/208/240vac 3-phase, 277/480vac 3-phase, and 24VDC systems.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify multiple Industrial Ethernet networks and VLANs including cabling, unmanaged and managed switches, and all other associated devices.
• Ability to execute project tasks assigned. Job title Controls Systems Technician Reports to Maintenance Manager
• Reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to interpret and modify drawings both mechanical and electrical.
• Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems (Ignition) and KPI's.
• Ability to train others with lesser skills.
• Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility.
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures