Industrial Controls Technician – PLC, HMI & Electrical Systems

Betco-Corporation; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Betco-Corporation is seeking a Controls Technician to support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant electrical and automated control systems.

The role involves PLC/HMI programming, instrumentation, and documentation, with guidance from senior resources. You will help optimize reliability, install components, and ensure safety along with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Automation, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI systems, including basic troubleshooting and programming concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Prior hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, automation, or industrial controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical panel layouts, wiring changes, and equipment modifications for plant projects and maintenance needs.
• Assist with the selection, installation, and replacement of electrical, PLC, HMI, and instrumentation components.
• Create, update, and maintain electrical schematics, panel drawings, and related technical documentation.
• Participate in engineering, maintenance, and cross-functional plant meetings involving electrical hardware, controls, or programming.
• Make routine PLC and HMI programming additions or changes with appropriate review and guidance.
• Work with plant operators and supervisors to identify controls-related issues and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Follow electrical safety requirements and promptly identify and communicate potential electrical safety concerns.
• Assist with maintaining records of electrical system changes that may affect Arc Flash Hazard Analysis documentation.
• Support maintenance projects and tasks involving instrumentation, electrical equipment, PLCs, HMIs, and related controls systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment, instrumentation, controls hardware, and PLC/HMI program issues.
• Maintain organized drawings, program files, equipment documentation, and backups of critical controls files.
• Assist with basic PLC-to-database or system interface troubleshooting and modifications as assigned.
• Monitor PLC/HMI/MES network and hardware health, identify issues, and assist with component updates or replacements as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Instrumentation

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Electronics, Automation, Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Betco-Corporation is seeking a Controls Technician to support operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant electrical and automated control systems.

The role involves PLC/HMI programming, instrumentation, and documentation, with guidance from senior resources. You will help optimize reliability, install components, and ensure safety along with cross-functional collaboration.