Controls Technician

Australia-Employment; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a skilled Controls Technician in Troy, AL to support and maintain our automated systems. This permanent, on-site role offers a salary range of $60,000-$120,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years' experience in controls and automation, strong PLC knowledge, sensors, drives, and 3-phase electrical systems. You will troubleshoot, repair, and help design new control solutions while working with engineering to improve operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in controls & automation maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of PLC, sensors, drives and 3-phase electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing control systems.
• Strong understanding of control system design and implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex control systems, including PLC, sensors, drives, and 3 phase electrical systems.
• Performing preventative maintenance on all control systems to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of new control systems, ensuring they meet the needs of our operations.
• Collaborating with the engineering team to identify and implement improvements to our existing systems.
• Providing technical support and training to other team members to ensure they understand and can effectively use our control systems.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in control systems technology and applying this knowledge to your work.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

PLC systems

Sensors

Drives

3-Phase electrical

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Engineering degree preferred

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Controls Technician

$60000 - $120000 per year | Troy, AL | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Our client a leading food manufacturer in central Alabama is looking for a Controls Technician to add to their growing team.

Why join us?

Full comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay & bonus structure, ability to grow at a manufacturer offering stability.

Job Details

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Permanent Controls Technician to join our dynamic team. This role is integral in ensuring the smooth operation of our advanced automated systems. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of PLC, sensors, drives, 3 phase electrical systems, and will have a proven track record in maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, where you will be challenged and rewarded.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex control systems, including PLC, sensors, drives, and 3 phase electrical systems.
2. Performing preventative maintenance on all control systems to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
3. Assisting in the design and implementation of new control systems, ensuring they meet the needs of our operations.
4. Collaborating with the engineering team to identify and implement improvements to our existing systems.
5. Providing technical support and training to other team members to ensure they understand and can effectively use our control systems.
6. Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in control systems technology and applying this knowledge to your work.
7. Ensuring all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role within the controls & automation maintenance
2. Extensive knowledge of PLC, sensors, drives, and 3 phase electrical systems.
3. Proven experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing control systems.
4. A strong understanding of control system design and implementation.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
6. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members.
7. A degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
8. The ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
9. A commitment to continuous learning and development.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.