Industrial Automation Technician – PLC & HMI Expert

Bel

Brookings (SD)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 58,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Bel Group in Brookings, SD is seeking an Automation & Controls Technician to support the Maintenance Department, oversee plant automation, and assist the Automation Supervisor. You will work with maintenance and production teams to optimize PLC-based systems and related automation equipment.

The role requires hands-on electrical and automation experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

Requires education generally equivalent to a High School Diploma plus a minimum of 2 years of trades training in electricity, electronics and industrial automation.
An AAS degree in industrial electricity, automation, industrial maintenance, electronics or similar technical degree is desired, but not required.
Current electrical journeyman’s license or willingness to work toward these credentials is desired.
Requires a minimum of 2 years experience relating to electrical repairs, programmable logic controls, and wiring in an industrial setting.
Mechanical and maintenance skills sufficient to fill in for maintenance positions plant-wide during vacations or other absences.
A complete commitment to personal and coworker safety and adherence to rules and procedures is expected.
Ability to read and understand technical documents/manual and electrical schematics.
Ability to function as a team member and contribute to group goals.
Requires good knowledge of the principles of electricity and mechanical aptitude.
Requires the ability to work in confined spaces.
Requires good oral communication skills to effectively deal with coworkers.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical resource to the Automation Supervisor for the optimization and maintenance of plant automation and controls equipment.
Assist managers, supervisors and plant personnel in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
Provide troubleshooting and problem solving assistance to technicians through knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting and electrical maintenance.
Program and troubleshoot in RSLogix 5000 and create and modify screens for HMI stations.
Maintain automated electrical systems such as motor controls and drives, power supplies, programmable controllers and communication networks.
Evaluate work quality of electrical and automation technicians and provide constructive feedback and training to fellow team members.
Effectively communicate information regarding automation and maintenance interventions and situations to maintenance supervisors, especially from overnight operations.
Make decisions and solve problems - Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Demonstrate compliance with all plant safety rules, participate in safety-related groups and be proactive in the development of plant safety culture.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.