Controls Technician

Zobility; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

AD&D

Job summary

Zobility in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Controls Technician to maintain and repair electrical and automated control systems on site. You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and motor controls, read schematics, and calibrate equipment while minimizing downtime.

Strong problem solving and communication are essential for coordinating with operations and vendors. The role requires a valid driver's license, on-call availability, and the ability to obtain airport security clearance.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation.
• On-call service for existing installations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electrical and automated control systems.
• Monitor system status and alarms; resolve issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, and motor controls.
• Diagnose failures using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, testing, and repairs.
• Read electrical schematics and control drawings; document findings.
• Proactively address potential failures and optimize performance.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and vendors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

HMI programming

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Automation

Tools

Multimeters

Laptops

Calibration equipment

Electrical troubleshooting equipment

Job description

• The Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and operation of electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment.
• The Controls Technician shall be able to troubleshoot control systems, read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation, and understand the operation and configuration of PLCs, VFDs, sensors, controllers, communication networks, and related components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and operate electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment.
• Monitor control systems, equipment status, and alarms to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, motor controls, communication devices, and associated electrical components.
• Diagnose electrical and control system failures using schematics, system information, diagnostic tools, and established troubleshooting procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, cleaning, calibration, testing, and repairs on electrical and control components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings, and technical documentation.
• Monitor system and equipment performance to identify trends and proactively address potential failures.
• Make approved adjustments to control system parameters and equipment settings to optimize system performance and reliability.
• Verify proper equipment and system operation following maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, or adjustments.
• Respond to equipment faults and operational issues to minimize system downtime and operational disruptions.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of automated airport equipment and associated control systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inventory records, and equipment data.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas to support safe and reliable operations.
• Communicate equipment status, system issues, troubleshooting findings, and completed repairs with supervisors and appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel, operations, engineering, customers, vendors, and contractors as required.
• Comply with the company safety program, policies, procedures, and required training.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.
• Ability to operate company vehicles daily.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and automated control systems.
• Design/programming of Human Machines Interfaces (HMI)
• Troubleshooting of electrical, PLC, and HMI systems
• Interfacing with real-time database applications to manage critical production information
• On-call service/support for existing installations
• Ability to use laptops, multimeters, hand tools, and electrical troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control system components.
• Availability for on-call work, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, customers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.

Preferred

• Two (2) years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating, or installing industrial electrical, automation, or control systems.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, sensors, relays, contactors, and communication networks.
• Experience with automated material handling, conveyor, baggage handling, or similar industrial systems.
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and control system architecture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proficiency using laptops, multimeters, calibration equipment, and other diagnostic tools.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.