Controls Technician

Controls Technician Auburn, NY Engineering Position Overview: Controls Technician will support the Plant Engineer with maintaining and troubleshooting the operations of a highly automated 24/7 manufacturing facility. Automated systems include food processing, refrigeration, filling, packaging, boiler, air generation and wastewater systems. This position will report directly to the Plant Engineer with support to the Maintenance Manager. Job Responsibilities: Ability to read and understand electrical wiring diagrams. Use Electrical AutoCAD for design purposes. Responsible for the commissioning, diagnosis, calibration, maintenance, and repair of environmental-control systems and processes, utilizing knowledge of electronics, direct digital control (DDC), airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, pH sensors, flow meters, electrical meters and system control techniques. Works with personnel to keep all control systems, mechanical and electromechanical field devices operating according to the basis of design. Troubleshoot electrical controls related process issues Must be willing to work in all areas when needed Maintain safety standards of equipment and work area and perform all duties in a safe manner in accordance with the safety policies Able to work extended or flexible hours/shifts as required Electrical drawings, procedures, maintenance logs Reviews and updates all equipment records for history of preventive/predictive maintenance and service activities to ensure adequate maintenance schedule is in place Reports on status of assigned equipment maintenance and repair activities to supervisor Operate, maintain, and trend the Building Automation Systems (BAS) for the entire site Performs preventive maintenance, component replacement and corrections as needed Participates in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance improvement autonomous maintenance, housekeeping, problem solving Shares knowledge and develops maintenance skills in operator technicians Evaluate and provide input for assembly, tooling, and equipment prints for existing and new program changes Essential Knowledge/Skills: Drive change with a positive attitude. Learns and interacts positively with the environment Willing to act in a changing environment PLC control systems, programming, integration, installation, upgrade and troubleshooting of one or more of the following Rockwell, Siemens, ABB or others. Initializing, modification, upgrade and troubleshooting of VFD including Rockwell, Parker, Lenze, Yokogawa, Reliance, Emerson, ABB Education/Experience: Associates degree in controls or electrical engineering technologies or equivalent experience. Minimum 3+ years working in manufacturing; Minimum 2+ years as a controls technician (or equivalent experience). Must be competent with CAD systems, Supervisory control systems, Ladder Logic and other programs that are specific to work environment Environmental Considerations: Must be able to work in environments with varying temperatures. Potential exposure to ingredients used in food manufacturing, including allergens. May encounter chemicals commonly used in food processing and distribution facilities. Physical Requirements: Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter. Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties. Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds Visual acuity. Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights. Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends; 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am. Salary Description $31.89-$42.52 per hour depending on previous skills, education and experience