PLC & Automation Controls Specialist II

Nestle; Crete (NE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Incentive/bonus programs

Job summary

Nestlé Purina PetCare in Crete, Nebraska operates one of the area’s largest wet pet food facilities, producing brands such as Alpo, Purina ONE, Pro Plan and Friskies. The factory is committed to safety and environmental responsibility, with a zero-incident mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.

As a Controls Tech Specialist II, you will troubleshoot, maintain and enhance PLC and PC-based automation systems, oversee upgrades and wiring modifications, and collaborate with the maintenance

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI-systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline with 3+ years’ related experience.
• Must be available for on-call rotation during off hours.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation systems and provide instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software/hardware support to maintenance staff.
• Execute plant projects and capital projects from conception to completion.
• Maintain an up-to-date set of as-built electrical and controls documentation.
• Coordinate and implement control system software upgrades.
• Perform Network Administration and Data Administration for PC-based control systems equipment.
• Develop, read, and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; provide updates as necessary.
• Must be available for on-call rotation during off hours.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI systems

Electrical maintenance

Industrial automation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

SCADA

HMI software

Networking

Job description

Nestlé Purina PetCare in Crete, Nebraska operates one of the area’s largest wet pet food facilities, producing brands such as Alpo, Purina ONE, Pro Plan and Friskies. The factory is committed to safety and environmental responsibility, with a zero-incident mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.

As a Controls Tech Specialist II, you will troubleshoot, maintain and enhance PLC and PC-based automation systems, oversee upgrades and wiring modifications, and collaborate with the maintenance