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LONG Building Technologies · 1 day ago

Industrial PLC/SCADA Controls Technician

Fairbanks, AK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

LONG Building Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of HVAC equipment and contracting services, serving commercial clients. As a PLC/SCADA Controls Technician, you will support customers by troubleshooting and programming PLC/SCADA based Control Systems, focusing on HVAC Controls, while performing installation, maintenance, and emergency services on customer systems.

Building MaterialElectronicsHardwareHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)ManufacturingReal Estate

Responsibilities

Program PLC/SCADA systems for all supported systems to meet specified sequences of operation and equipment manufacturers recommendations, in accordance with LONG standards and contract documents

Perform configuration, check-out and startup of control systems to ensure that specified sequence of operations and commissioning obligations are met

Perform preventative maintenance such as cleaning, part replacements, program updates, or system optimizations to minimize the risk of failures and malfunctions

Utilize industrial experience to troubleshoot any issues with systems to identify and implement solutions

Effectively communicate with customers to answer any inquiries, offer guidance, and resolve technical issues

Educate system users about proper function and upkeep to products

Supply information to customers about investing in necessary replacements or vital repairs that are key components to devices

Keep a record of all repairs and maintenance and properly report issues to the technical supervisor

Instruct customer’s personnel on operation and maintenance of PLC/SCADA control systems and energy conversation routines in PLC/SCADA based Building Automation Systems

Provide information to update drawings and keep records of equipment for as-built documentation (submit all redlined drafting to application engineers)

Advise service sales manager of additional sales potential and solicits service contracts while performing start-up, commissioning, and owner training tasks

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

PLC/SCADA systemsHVAC ControlsProgramming skillsTroubleshooting skillsBuilding automationElectrical systemsEnergy managementCustomer serviceAnalytical skillsEffective communication

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle

2 years of computer/electronic technical degree and 1 year PLC/SCADA system start-up, checkout, and service experience or 3-5 years PLC/SCADA system start-up, checkout, and service experience

Extensive knowledge of PLC/SCADA control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, facility automation, engineering, installation, and construction/assembly procedures

Proficient programming and troubleshooting skills with PLC/SCADA systems, and other equivalent systems

An aptitude for controllers and/or mechanical equipment and a strong drive to self-teach and expand knowledge of different systems

Strong analytical skills in solving software and integration challenges

Ability to interpret P&ID's, mechanical plans, specifications, and SOO for a variety of applications

Ability to independently handle multiple tasks simultaneously and willingness to accept responsibility and accountability

Strong customer service and analytical skills

Possesses effective communication skills (written and verbal)

Preferred

Working knowledge of HVAC, control systems, building automation, electrical systems, energy management, engineering, installation, and construction procedures

Programming and troubleshooting skills with Rockwell Studio 5000, and other equivalent PLC programming software platforms

Integration, startup, configuration and troubleshooting skills with AVEVA System Platform, Wonderware Intouch, FactoryTalk SE, PanelView ME and other equivalent SCADA software platforms

Initial startup and troubleshooting of PanelView and other HMI systems

Computer programming, technical degree, or PLC/SCADA proficiency certifications