Arclin · 1 day ago
Automation Controls Technician
Andalusia, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expArclin, Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Technician for their Andalusia, AL facility. The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for the daily maintenance of the plant’s automation instruments and control systems, providing expertise in instrumentation and automation to support manufacturing operations.
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Responsibilities
Install, program, and maintain all plant instrumentation and controls/control systems (DeltaV) including daily field preventative maintenance activities
Actively troubleshoot electrical instrumentation and controls issues
Coordinate and perform calibrations for all instruments as per documented schedules and maintain records in a professional manner
Align plant site automation control systems with Arclin quality control systems and software to ensure continuity of data
Serve as primary auditor for all electrical controls contractor work, and as initiator for site Management of Change (MOC) for relevant work
Generate and maintain documentation associated with control systems such as ladder logic and wiring diagrams
Read and redline P&IDs, loop sheets, and electrical drawings
Additional support for general plant equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs, and other electronic equipment
Complete work assigned by the Plant Engineer or designee
Advise Plant Engineer, Production Department supervisors, Plant Maintenance team, and Corporate Automation Engineering of necessary instrumentation and PLC upgrades and modifications; work cooperatively to schedule these activities
Collaborate on the preparation of engineering analysis for projects including preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis, and general equipment as related to process controls instrumentation and supporting devices
Plan and manage < $10,000 improvement projects associated with electrical controls
Maintain an automation control system knowledge base in both batch and continuous processes
Participate in MOCs, HAZOPs, PHAs, JHA’s, and functional description reviews
Actively participate in Plant Safety Culture, including JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee)
On-Call for Production issues when impacted by electrical/controls failure (remote and call-in, off-hours)
Qualification
Required
Associates/Bachelors with a focus on electrical/controls systems preferred but consideration will be given to non-degreed candidates with practical experience
Knowledge of Distributive Process Controls Systems (DeltaV) required; Programmable Logic Control, HMI, and Automation control systems knowledge is a plus
5+ years exposure to industrial electrical systems such as switch gear and/or motor control systems
Knowledge of PCs, LANs, computer hardware and software installation and support
Understanding of DC and AC drive systems
Sound knowledge of electrical systems, switching, and Arc Flash
Technical problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects in accordance with prior negotiated completion dates
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff and corporate engineering functions
Ability to handle Field work, such as wiring, component installation, instrument calibrations; Working in confined spaces and at heights utilizing fall protection measures to install/repair equipment; some lifting (computers, valves, instrumentation)
Preferred
CCST, Red Seal, ICET certification is a plus; successful completion of Arc Flash will be required once in the position if not already attained
AB RS Logix 5000, Control Logix, Powerflex drive, HMI/SCADA experience is a plus
Knowledge of process simulation software
Experience installing, calibrating, configuring and troubleshooting process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow, from Rosemount, Micromotion, and/or Endress & Houser is a plus
Knowledge of quality control/ISO 9000 management systems
Company
Arclin
Arclin is a chemicals firm that offers bonding and surface solutions for the building and construction.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2021-08-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Bradley Bolduc
President & Chief Executive Officer
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