Controls Technician I - 1st Shift

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

Overview

Responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to meet objectives in quality, reliability, safety, cost and on time delivery. The Controls Technician ensures the proper operation of measuring and controlling equipment by completing preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs to a wide range of process control, monitoring and safety equipment as directed by supervisory personnel. The Controls Technician must be able to interact with operations personnel, working in teams and without direct supervision to troubleshoot electronic/electrical problems and conduct repairs using work orders, diagrams, sketches, operator’s manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications.

This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

Detailed Roles and Responsibilities

• Tests, diagnoses, and repairs PLCs, motors, control devices, switch panels, transformers, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components.

• Modifies electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to correct functional deviations per manufacturer specifications.

• Diagnoses the cause of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic malfunctions or failures of operational equipment and performs preventative and/or corrective maintenance.

• Plans and records periodic testing and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment that fails to meet acceptable operating standards.

• Perform equipment adjustments using HMI’s, VFD’s and PLC programs

• Diagnoses problems on robot controllers, teach pendants, and programmable controllers; performs basic programming of automated machinery, such as robots; operates automated machinery; tests for malfunctions; and verifies repairs.

• Documents any changes or modifications to equipment and provides written and/or verbal communication to area Supervisors, Managers, and Engineers.

• Performs preventative maintenance tasks (PM’s) as assigned on automation and process equipment

• Creates, modifies, and close maintenance work orders utilizing SAP

• Other duties may be assigned

Education and/or Experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 3+ years of related experience and/or training

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required, preferably within a manufacturing facility

• Allen-Bradley/Rockwell programming or related experience preferred

• Proven ability to successfully meet customer and management deadlines

• Highly organized, self-starter that can work with little direct supervision

• Six months to one year of related experience and/or training preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience with word processing software, spreadsheet software, internet software, and basic PLC software such as RSLogix, ladder logic, and programming.

Essential Capabilities / Competencies

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Proficient in troubleshooting PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred)

• Basic programming of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred)

• Skilled with electrical wiring of equipment and system control panels

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping, and instrumentation diagrams (PID’s)

• Familiarity and working knowledge of NFPA70E and Arc Flash requirements

• Proficient with electrical sensors, actuators, and safety devices (i.e., photo-eyes, proximity sensors, limit switches)

• Proficient with industrial machine Ethernet networking

• Proficient understanding of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s)

• Basic understanding of SCADA

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information and uses intuition and experience to complement data.

• Design: Generates creative solutions and demonstrates attention to detail.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses, continuously builds knowledge and skills, and shares expertise with others.

• Customer Service: Responds promptly to customer needs and requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

• Interpersonal: Focuses on solving conflict, listens without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, and remains open to others’ ideas.

• Attendance, Punctuality, and Dependability: Is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions, keeps commitments, and completes tasks on time or communicates an alternate plan.

• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.

• Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.

• Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to make sound decisions regarding resource utilization and needs.

• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Results-oriented, process improvement focused.

• Ability to work cross functionally to achieve outstanding results.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in manufacturing

Short Description

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Medium to high physical effort required to perform complex maintenance functions throughout the entire Refinery facility

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.

Location of Role

COMPENSATION

• Pay range $32-54/hour based on experience. Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) available the first of the month following 30 days of employment, 401(k) with match, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, vacation, holiday and sick time.

• 2nd Shift differential: $1.00/hr; 3rd Shift differential: $1.50/hr

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Buffalo, NY

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.