Controls Tech Specialist II PLC/HMI Expert (2nd/3rd Shift)

Nebraska Ag Connection; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance incentives

Job summary

Nestl Purina PetCare is hiring for a Controls Tech Specialist II in Crete, Nebraska. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing PLC and PC-based automation systems. You will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications, collaborating with the maintenance team on production line changes.

Work is on second or third shift. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years of PLC/HMI experience, or an associate degree with 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3+ years of PLC software/hardware troubleshooting in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments with an associate degree.
• 3+ years of PLC/HMI experience if Associate degree.Must be available for on-call rotation during off hours.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation systems; provide instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA support to maintenance staff.
• Execute plant and capital projects from conception to completion.
• Maintain up-to-date as-built electrical and controls documentation.
• Coordinate and implement control system software upgrades.
• Perform network and data administration for PC-based control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; update documentation as needed.
• Be available for on-call rotation during off hours.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Electrical systems

Automation maintenance

Network administration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Nestl Purina PetCare is hiring for a Controls Tech Specialist II in Crete, Nebraska. The role focuses on troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing PLC and PC-based automation systems. You will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications, collaborating with the maintenance team on production line changes.

Work is on second or third shift. The position requires a high school diploma or GED with 5+ years of PLC/HMI experience, or an associate degree with 3+ years of related experience.