Controls Technician

Job Summary

 

• Responsible for all controls and automation related activity in Connecticut facilities.
• Provide guidance and technical leadership to the engineering and maintenance teams as well as provide 24/7 support of the electrical and controls systems at multiple facilities.  Must have experience with technologies ranging from the 1980’s thru the most modern up to date instrumentation, PLC’s, and HMI/SCADA systems.

 

 

 

Essential Functions

 

• Develop plans for automation projects including system architecture, risk assessment, etc.
• Establish good engineering/manufacturing disciplines and promote new ways of thinking that will produce best in class automation practices
• Perform PLC installation/modification design and programming
• Supervise and/or perform HMI installation and programming
• Lead and/or perform investigation into controls related issues and recommend solutions
• Lead and/or perform controls repairs and upgrade on production equipment
• Monitor and evaluate technology trends. Conduct research on leading edge technologies and determine proper fit/application for business needs.
• Interfaces with all levels of management and employees to gather information and provide guidance for implementation.
• Designs and conducts plant trials to determine the test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes.
• Evaluate and recommend engineering changes to existing equipment that will ensure maximum productivity
• Develop and implement strategic plans for existing and future automation systems
• Communicate and work closely with plant operations and maintenance departments.  Develop effective working relationships with same
• Support plant operations team with technical issues
• Develop accurate and efficient Process and Instrument Drawings for projects through the use of customer specifications, general process descriptions, company standards and verbal instructions.
• Communicate and work closely with the I.T. department.  Cooperatively maintain existing, and develop new, technologies for effective and stable process controls and information systems (HMI’s, reports, etc)
• Coordinates activities and reviews between General Contractor, Engineering firm(s), and the project team.
• Assist in the development of startup and commissioning documents and training of plant staff.
• Research and analyze data, such as engineering documents, design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine acceptability for project team goals.
• Directs and coordinates installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and specifications.
• Drives the right technology for both immediate and long term growth

 

 

 

Additional Functions

 

 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Engineering Maintenance Manager
• Provide training and direction for mechanics duties related to electrical/control systems

 

 

Qualifications