Senior Controls Tech

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Are you a seasoned Senior Controls Technician with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement? We invite you to join our dynamic team as a Senior Controls Technician, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting plant instrumentation and control systems. Our ideal candidate possesses advanced knowledge in programming and troubleshooting, is proactive in making process improvement recommendations, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you will serve as the Senior Controls Technician, tackling complex problems and integrating system changes. Your technical expertise will be essential in replacing electrical components, executing PLC and HMI projects, and upgrading equipment and components. You will excel in identifying, repairing, and calibrating instrumentation, as well as troubleshooting communication networks such as ID/DeviceNet/Data Highway/Can I/O. Your innovative mindset will be invaluable as you lead the development of new ideas and concepts, participate in cross-functional planning sessions, and recommend technology improvements.

As a Senior Controls Technician, you will also play a pivotal role in supporting Plant Engineering projects, acting as a Controls Lead or systems integrator, and executing continuous improvement projects. Your responsibilities will include reviewing vendor proposals, analyzing technical and cost data, and presenting test results for potential applications. You will lead or support cross-functional teams in building or improving capital assets and commercializing new products, ensuring projects progress on schedule and within budget.

We value intrapreneurship and ownership behaviors, encouraging bold thinking, risk-taking, initiative, and accountability. As a mentor, you will train and develop other technicians, oversee vendors and contractors, and lead project teams. Your commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance will be paramount in ensuring the success of all proposed modifications.

Join us and be a part of a team that is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Apply today to make a significant impact on our plant's instrumentation and control systems.

What You Need

• Bachelor of Science Degree plus 3 year of working with PLC controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment experience; OR 2 years technical degree in electrical technology plus 5 years of experience working with PLC controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 7 years of experience working with PLC controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb stairs and ladders; required to conduct work at heights.
• Knowledgeable of Electrical Safety procedures.
• May be required to work a rotating shift/schedule (e.g., day, swing, graveyard, 5x8, 4x10) as well as weekends and overtime.
• Skilled in reading, comprehending, interpreting and executing simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Skilled in writing simple correspondence.
• Skilled in adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using whole numbers.
• Required to travel to company offices, sites, and/or meeting locations for onboarding, training, meetings, and events for development, department needs, and business delivery up to 5% of the time, with or without reasonable accommodation. This may be in addition to travel requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.
• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

What Will Set You Apart

• Bachelor of Science Degree plus 5 years of working with PLC controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment experience; OR 2 years technical degree in electrical technology plus 7 years of experience working with PLC controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment; OR High school diploma or State-issued equivalency certificate plus 9 years of experience working with PLC controls, logic circuits, pneumatic and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of motion control and servo drive technology (software and hardware).
• Experience interpreting an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Understanding of theory behind instrumentation functionality
• Understanding of AGV/ATL/Swiss log systems
• L6S Certification (Lean Practitioner/ Green Belt)
• Strong Enlisting and Engaging Skills
• Three (3) or more years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • CPG Manufacturing Systems (Filling, Labeling, Packaging, etc.)
  • Winery Manufacturing Systems (Fermentation, Piping, Filtration, etc.)
  • Utility Systems (Power & Distribution, Steam, Water, Waste, etc.)
  • Data Systems (SQL, Trending, Reporting, Visualization)
  • Control Systems (Rockwell, SCADA, PLC, Instrumentation)
  • Project Management
  • Agricultural Equipment and Infrastructure Systems (irrigation, site grading, drainage, etc.)
  • AGV/ATL/Swiss log systems
  • Glass Manufacturing Systems

Compensation:

• Hiring Salary Range Posted:$48.08 - $64.90 / hour
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Perks & Benefits:

• This position includes a competitive benefits package.
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Expected to Close On: 07/18/2025
Location Category: On-Site - This position will be based in the location(s) specified in the job posting and requires working on-site with no telecommuting option. You will be expected to live within a commutable distance.
Requisition ID:106167
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