Automation & Controls Technician

Arclin USA LLC; Dodson (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin USA LLC in Winnfield, LA is seeking an Automation Technician III to provide instrumentation, automation, electrical and mechanical expertise for manufacturing operations. The role involves maintaining automation systems, upgrading PLCs, installing drives, and calibrating process instruments across resin/formaldehyde and related processes.

The position requires extended experience with industrial electrical systems, RSLogix/ControlLogix, HMI/SCADA, and a strong emphasis on safety,

Qualifications

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s preferred, but consideration will be awarded to non-degreed candidates with practical experience.
• CCST, Red Seal, ICET certification is a plus; successful completion of Arc Flash will be required once in the position if not already attained.
• 7+ years exposure to industrial electrical systems such as switch gear and/or motor control systems
• AB RS Logix 5000, Control Logix, Powerflex drive, HMI/SCADA experience is a plus.
• Experience installing, calibrating, configuring & troubleshooting process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature and flow from Rosemount, Micromotion, and/or Endress & Howser is a plus
• Knowledge of PCs, LANs, computer hardware and software installation and support.
• Understanding of DC and AC drive systems.
• Knowledge of quality control/ISO 9000 management systems.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, switching, and Arc Flash.
• Technical problem solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff and corporate engineering functions.
• Ability to handle Field work, such as wiring, component installation, instrumentation calibrations; Working in confined spaces to install/repair equipment; some lifting (computers, valves, instruments)

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumentation, automation, electrical and mechanical expertise to the manufacturing operation.
• Maintain a knowledge base of automation systems and computer hardware/software packages for implementation of automation in manufacturing processes.
• Advise Plant Engineer and supervisors on instrumentation PLC upgrades and coordinate scheduling.
• Install, program and maintain Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs and all plant instrumentation and controls.
• Align automation control systems with quality control systems to ensure data continuity.
• Coordinate and perform calibrations for all instruments and maintain records.
• Complete work assigned by Plant Engineer or designee.
• Participate in MOCs, HAZOPS and functional description reviews.
• Maintain an automation knowledge base in batch and continuous processes.
• Generate and maintain documentation such as ladder logic and wiring diagrams

Skills

Industrial electrical systems

PLC/SCADA

Instrumentation calibration

Electrical safety

Effective communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

RSLogix 5000

ControlLogix

PowerFlex drives

HMI/SCADA

Rosemount/Endress+Hauser

Job description

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean,protect first responders and members of the military,and preservethe purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operatewith the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technologythat helps stall flames and save livesto the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trustedto protect those who serve,strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

Arclin, Inc. is currently seeking an Automation Technician III Job for our Winnfield, LA facility. This position is responsible for providing instrumentation, automation, electrical and mechanical expertise to the manufacturing operation. This position is also required to maintain a knowledge base of automation systems and computer hardware/software packages for the implementation of automation in manufacturing processes and to provide assistance to the manufacturing site in the maintenance and development of general instrumentation and automated control systems for resin/formaldehyde, paper treating and other processes in an effort to enhance overall productivity.

Advises Plant Engineer, Production Department supervisors, Plant Maintenance Team, and Corporate Automation Engineering of necessary instrumentation PLC upgrades, modifications and work cooperatively to schedule these activities.

Install, program and maintain, Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs and all plant instrumentation and controls.

Align plant site automation control systems with the Arclin quality control systems and software to ensure continuity of data

Coordinates and performs calibrations for all the instruments as per the documented schedules and maintains the records in a professional manner

Completes work assigned by the Plant Engineer or designee.

Participates in MOCs, HAZOPS and functional description reviews.

Maintains an automation control system knowledge base in both batch and continuous processes.

Generates and maintains documentation associated with control systems such as ladder logic and wiring diagrams

Automation Technician III Job Qualifications:

Associate’s/Bachelor’s preferred, but consideration will be awarded to non-degreed candidates with practical experience

CCST, Red Seal, ICET certification is a plus; successful completion of Arc Flash will be required once in the position if not already attained.

7+ years exposure to industrial electrical systems such as switch gear and/or motor control systems

AB RS Logix 5000, Control Logix, Powerflex drive, HMI/SCADA experience is a plus.

Experience installing, calibrating, configuring & troubleshooting process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature and flow from Rosemount, Micromotion, and/or Endress & Howser is a plus

Knowledge of PCs, LANs, computer hardware and software installation and support.

Understanding of DC and AC drive systems.

Knowledge of quality control/ISO 9000 management systems.

Sound knowledge of electrical systems, switching, and Arc Flash.

Technical problem solving abilities.

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff and corporate engineering functions.

Ability to handle Field work, such as wiring, component installation, instrumentation calibrations; Working in confined spaces to install/repair equipment; some lifting (computers, valves, instruments)

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