FTM Maintenance Industrial Controls Technician 1
Company: Leprino Foods
Location: Fort Morgan
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview: The Industrial Controls Technician reports to the
Plant Maintenance Controls Supervisor.
At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically
ranges between $29 and $32.40 per hour.The environment at the Fort
Morgan plant is a production-focused operation using highly
technical, constantly changing state-of-the-art equipment and
methods. The facility is expected to operate at maximum efficiency
350+ run days per year and 18-20 hours of production time per day.
This challenges the incumbent to complete scheduled work within
tight time deadlines and troubleshoot, identify and solve real time
problems on demand.The Industrial Controls Technician is
responsible for assisting the Controls Supervisor in the selection,
installation, programming, documentation, training and knowledge of
all plant industrial controls.
They are also responsible for all computer integration of PLC's,
HMI's and process controls within the facility.
The Industrial Controls Technician is responsible for training of
end users on the operations of newly installed or modified process
or control systems.
They are responsible for standardization of control systems and
control logic designs, documentation of operational procedures and
as-built drawings and logic. They will be the plant liaison for new
system start up and commissioning by all outside controls
contractors and system integrators to insure proper transfer of
documented PLC programs changes and adequate training on the
installation/changes that have been completed. The Industrial
Controls Technician is responsible for following up on control work
that has been done by Maintenance Technicians.
They will assist in troubleshooting of control and instrumentation
equipment problems, and make repairs to equipment that is at fault
and not part of the control system. Some of the challenges in this
position include reducing downtime with the updating of PLC logic
and developing diagnostic tools with the data available through the
controls; understanding the systems and keeping abreast of new
technology to recommend upgrades that will reduce or eliminate
problems; monitor and recommend adequate controls spare parts
inventory; keeping control documentation up to date, and being
available for off shift support. Performance in this position can
be measured by the timely completion of work, minimizing of machine
downtime, development and utilization of diagnostic data for
preventative maintenance, and thoroughness of new system designs
and installations.Knowledge and skills required to perform this
position include general knowledge of industrial operations,
working knowledge of various equipment and plant processes to
understand, interpret and schedule work orders; strong technical
and electrical aptitude (i.e., electronic controls, process
controls, instrumentation, data networks, HMI systems, control and
HMI software).
The incumbent will be required to assess hardware and software and
time requirements necessary for capital projects
commissioningResponsibilities:The Industrials Technician will be
required to interface with the following personnel for proper
completion of his daily duties. Coordinate projects with other
plants and Engineering/Controls Specialists. Support Plant
Operators, Mechanics, Peers and Management. Interact with Vendors,
Suppliers and Systems Integrators. Work with Plant ISS Supervisors.
Work with Corporate controls technician. Principal Accountabilities
Weight 1.
Act as a resource to production and maintenance in problem solving
and troubleshooting operational activities to reduce downtime
related to control problems.
30% 2.
Calibrate all plant instrumentation in a wide variety of makes and
types of specifications (i.e., temperature, flow, pH, vacuum,
pressure, Foxboro, Honeywell, Taylor, Endress Hauser, Anderson,
etc.). 20% 3.
Work with industrial electricity (motor controls) to troubleshoot
and
repair electrical components and machinery including 480 VAC,
220 VAC, 24 VDC, and other plant systems. 15% 4.
Complete preventive maintenance work orders. 15% 5.
Program/design P.C. programs for existing plant systems and
capability of reconstruction and/or updating programs.
10%Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
The Controls Technician must be able to read, write and speak the
English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard
Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices
(GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete
required documentation both in written and electronic form, and to
troubleshoot systems utilizing the English language.
Controls Technician must have the ability to: perform essential job
functions; wear required personal protective equipment; comply with
all applicable safety practices; maintain a clean work area;
complete written reports; perform basic and intermediate
mathematical calculations; enter data into and pull data from
computer systems.
Controls Technician must possess considerable problem-solving
ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when
supervision is not readily available for consultation.Education and
ExperienceA minimum of 18 years of age; two years experience with
process controls; associates or two-year electrical/electronic
technical degree or two years experience in industrial control
system development and troubleshooting; basic knowledge of process
equipment and operations; dairy/food manufacturing experience and
knowledge of government and industrial regulations (e.g. PSM, OSHA,
and USDA); computer proficiency in email, internet, Microsoft
Office software, and computerized maintenance management systems
(e.g. SAP); experience in AC frequency drives; and experience in
instrumentation.A minimum of 2 years' experience in a controls
technician role with strong technical and electrical background
(i.e. electronic controls, process controls, instrumentation, and
data networks) or equivalent educational training with general
knowledge of industrial operations; experience in schematic reading
and PLC programming/troubleshooting; working knowledge of various
equipment and plant processes to understand, interpret and schedule
work orders.Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced PLC troubleshooting and programming skills, 5 years'
experience troubleshooting and commissioning all types of process
instrumentation, and advanced ability to troubleshoot system
problems is preferred.Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services
of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing.
Additional information about this process can be obtained at
www.psychemedics.com
Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and
location.
Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an
EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/VeteranNearest
Major Market: Denver Nearest Secondary Market: Colorado
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