Controls Technician

ECOLAB; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonus

401k plan

Job summary

ECOLAB is seeking a Maintenance Controls Technician in Greensboro, NC. This position involves utilizing electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills to maintain production equipment and install new machinery. The successful candidate will work night shifts, managing equipment efficiently and ensuring compliance with specifications.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 3 years of experience in a production environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a sign-on bonus of $4,500.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician in a high-speed environment.
• 3 years of experience with electronic and PLC applications.
• 1 year of experience in Project and Contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Program PLC and Servo controls for production equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLC/Servo/HMI issues.
• Manage equipment installation projects, including timelines and design.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Servo controls

HMI systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab's team and help create a world in which we all thrive. Ecolab is seeking a Maintenance Controls Technician to join our team in Greensboro, NC. As a Maintenance Controls Technician, you'll utilize electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills to maintain production equipment, install new equipment, and ensure systems operate efficiently and within specifications.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Utilize electrical and computer skills to program PLC and Servo controls for production equipment, ensuring that it is running in the most efficient manner possible.
• Troubleshoot any issues related to PLC/Servo/HMI and make the necessary repairs.
• Assist in developing Scope of Work.
• Assist in developing specifications for the new equipment and processes.
• Work with vendors obtaining quotes based on a RFQ and Specifications.
• Ensure that new equipment is properly designed, laid out and installed according to machine and plant specifications.
• Conduct equipment testing (FAT/PAT) to ensure that it continues to meet job specifications.
• Review and ensure optimal process design and continuous improvement in a variety of production processes.
• Handle all aspects of project management for new equipment installation, including timelines, costing, and design review.
• Manage daily tasks of contractors.

Position Details:

Plant Location: Greensboro, NC

Work Week & Shift: Night Crew (2-2-3 schedule, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

Compensation: $35.00 / hour + $1.50 / hour shift differential

Sign-On Bonus: $4,500

Travel Required: No

What's Unique About This Role:

• Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab's mission to protect public health and the environment
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and processes
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician within a high-speed production environment
• 3 years of experience with electronic and PLC based applications in an industrial environment
• 1 year of experience in Project and Contractor Management
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Ability to work in difficult situations such as confined space, heat and elevated places
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with demanding and odd hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience with tools, procedures and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment
• Formal vocational training in plant maintenance activities with an emphasis on industrial applications or equivalent
• Basic computer literacy, including skills with Microsoft Office and JDE

What's in it For You:

• Starting on Day 1: Access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more
• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans(Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.