ASTEC · 10 hours ago
Service PLC Technician
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAstec is an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for customers. The Service PLC Technician will be responsible for servicing and maintaining PLC programs for standard and custom equipment, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical support to customers.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Program PLC controllers and HMI screens using PLC programming software (Allen Bradley Siemens, Phoenix Contact)
Follow programming directions and guidelines from senior Heatec programmers and Electrical Engineering manager
Manage and implement a service project from concept, startup commissioning, to finish
Troubleshoot controls
Provide electrical tech support to end customers, service department, electrical engineering department, and other personnel within the corporation
Participate in training and other educational opportunities to stay current with technological advances and knowledge related to the field
Travel to job sites
Adhere to Astec’s core values and model desirable behaviors with internal and external customers
Follow company policies, standards and procedures at all times
Additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate degree (2-year degree) or bachelor's degree (4-year degree) in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university required
A minimum of 5 years' experience in programming PLC's, wiring and troubleshooting equipment
An understanding of basic electrical theory
Ability to read electrical diagrams
Knowledge of or experience with designing and/or building control panels
PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
.net applications; OPC and SQL applications
Step 7 Classic and Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIAP V13-14)
WinCC Comfort
WinCC Professional V7.4, V14
Experience with A-B Studio 5000
FactoryTalk View ME/SE
MS Visual Studio 2015
VB.NET
MS SQL Server
SQL Server Management Studio
SQL Server Profiler
Developing databases
Table creation – understanding Primary Key and Foreign Key relationships and restraints
Writing and executing queries and stored procedures
Creating User Defined Functions
Experience or exposure to OPC-DA (Data Access) OPC-UA (Unified Architecture)
Understanding of OPC Server and Client relationships
Ability to troubleshoot controls
Ability to design and draw electrical schematics
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Travel to customer facilities to commission or troubleshoot equipment or to attend meetings is required 50% of the time
Candidate must be able to travel internationally and obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWICS Pass) within two (2) months of hiring
Must have a valid driver's license and pass a background check, credit check, physical and drug screen
Position will be scheduled Monday through Friday and require weekend work as necessary
This individual must be willing and able to stay later than scheduled at times to ensure customer (both internal and external) needs are met
Benefits
Skills training
Career development
Programs that support physical safety
Benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing
Company
ASTEC
Since 1972, Astec has been connecting communities by providing innovative rock to road solutions for our customers.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jaco van der Merwe
President & CEO
Jamie Palm
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
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