Controls Technician - NIGHTS

Bonnell Aluminum; Carthage (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Bonnell Aluminum in Carthage, TN is seeking a Technical Services Controls Technician. In this role, you will report to the Senior Controls Technician and ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of control systems, including PLCs.

This position involves working nights with a focus on safety and accountability, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience in PLC programming and HMI software programming.

Enjoy benefits including medical, dental, and vision, and a commitment to core values like safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.
• Four years of experience in Electrical PLC programming and maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper functioning, calibration, maintenance of control systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and electrical systems programming.
• Assist engineering with electrical design of new equipment.

Skills

Electrical

AutoCad

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

RS View & RS Linx Applications

Electronics

MS Office Skills

Project Management

Training Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or related field

Four years of relevant work experience in Electrical PLC programming

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Digital Multimeter

Megohmmeter

Analog Source Meter

Thermocouple Source Meter

AC/DC Amp Meter

Job description

As a Technical Services Controls Technician, report to the Senior Controls Technician and ensure the proper functioning, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various control systems in industrial and commercial environments. These control systems include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), distributed control systems (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other related technologies. You will play a crucial role in maximizing operational efficiency and safety within the organization by monitoring and managing these control systems.

WORK SCHEDULE

Nights (3‑on/3-off), with emergency on‑call coverage required for unplanned equipment failures. This position will also require working various levels of overtime to support plant projects and equipment startups.

SKILL EMPHASIS

Electrical, AutoCad, PLC Programming, HMI Programming, RS View & RS Linx Applications, Electronics, MS Office Skills, Project Management and Training Skills.

What You're Responsible For

• Ownership of safe work practices.
• Perform electrical and control systems programming to meet safety, housekeeping, quality, cost, and production requirements with minimal supervision.
• Perform troubleshooting and calibration on electrical control systems.
• Perform testing on electrical equipment using digital multimeter, megohmmeter, analog source meter, thermocouple source meter, AC/DC amp meter.
• Assist engineering group with electrical design of new equipment.
• Formulate a scope of work for repairs/projects and communicate with leadership to schedule downtime.
• Responsible for safety education of hired contractors, including PPE and all safety requirements (LOTO, arc flash suit while working on energized equipment, insulated tools, spotters, caution tape/barriers, roof/confined space/hot work permits, etc.).

What You're Needed To Have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology or another related field OR
• Four or more years of verifiable work experience in the field of Electrical PLC programming and HMI Software Programming and maintenance or a closely related field OR
• Four years or more of formal education and related relevant work experience combined with verifiable experience with the following:
• Electrical control systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers, Specifically Allen‑Bradley
• Motion Control Systems
• Drive Controls
• HMI Control Systems, Specifically Allen‑Bradley PanelView
• PLC Software and Drive Configuration Software, Specifically Allen‑Bradley
• Possess the ability to successfully complete specific assignments, which must be accomplished under considerable time pressure with a minimal level of immediate supervision.
• Candidate must be able to provide verifiable examples of projects they have successfully implemented in their career for the Experience and Education Requirements listed above.
• Work equally well individually or in a team situation.
• Be able to follow and give high regard to safety rules and housekeeping procedures.
• The candidate must always demonstrate and be willing to accept full personal accountability for all assigned projects, including the design, installation, check out, start‑up, documentation, and all associated follow up training for each project.

What You'll Love About Us

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts