Control Systems Technician

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef in Arkansas City, KS is seeking a Controls Systems Technician to support and maintain electrical and control systems throughout the facility, including safety devices. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and calibration in a cooler environment (30 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit).

Responsibilities include keeping machines and control components operational, coordinating with Creekstone Operations personnel, and reporting non-conforming systems to

Qualifications

• The ability to learn, understand, troubleshoot & support advanced control systems.
• The ability to maintain and make recommendations to improve automated processes.
• The ability to work closely with several different engineering disciplines to effectively maintain and trouble shoot the new system.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively and efficiently solve day to day problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all machines electrical or control components are operational, including safety devices and safety systems are working properly.
• Provide support, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance for all the controls and electrical systems housed in a cooler environment (30 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Conduct daily observations & inspections of all the systems and report to Creekstone Management any system not operating within normal guidelines.
• Work with Creekstone Management to establish timelines and priorities for repairs or corrective actions.

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13666819 This position will be responsible for supporting & maintaining electrical and control systems throughout the facility.

Essential Functions

• Controls Systems Technicians will be responsible for the following

Activities Throughout The Facility

• Ensure that all machines electrical or control components are operational, including safety devices and safety systems are working properly.
• Provide support, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance for all the controls and electrical systems housed in a cooler environment (30 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Conduct daily observations & inspections of all the systems. This includes following up and inquiring with each of the key Creekstone Operations personnel regarding each major Sub-System to collect their thoughts and observations regarding how everything is operating.
• Report to Creekstone Management any system that is not operating within the normal guidelines and receive direction on the required next steps to return the system to normal operations.
• Work with Creekstone Management to establish the timelines and priorities for any repairs or corrective actions that may be needed.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• The ability to learn, understand, troubleshoot & support advanced control systems, which are highly computer-driven.

Electrical Systems Made Up Of Several Parts

• The mechanical system
• The sensing and actuation devices
• The PLC control systems and the PLC software functionality

(NOTE: No PLC Programming Experience is preferred.

• The ability to maintain and make recommendations to improve automated processes.
• The ability to work closely with several different engineering disciplines to effectively maintain and trouble shoot the new system (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software).
• The ability to collaboratively problem-solve.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively and efficiently solve day to day problems.
• The ability to work safely at all times per Creekstone Safety Standards and Protocols.
• The ability to work at times without direct supervision.
• The ability and commitment to provide excellent & accurate communication to all stake holders.

Basic to advanced understanding of the following;

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Photo Eyes, Sensors and Scanners
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Solenoids, cylinders, and airlines
• How PLCs & Computer Systems control per each major sub-system to effectively troubleshoot
• How major PLCs, Scanners, Smart Devices & Computers are connected in the Creekstone Ethernet Network
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