PLC Controls & Automation Technician (3on/3off Nights)

Norsk Hydro; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro North America is seeking a PLC programmer/technician to join our industrial operations. You will independently program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-controlled equipment in a manufacturing setting, using ladder logic, Add-on Instructions, and structured text.

You will work with Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000, interfacing with HMIs, sensors, and actuators, participate in upgrades, train junior staff, and support CRI initiatives to boost equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on professional experience independently programming, troubleshooting and supporting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently modify, troubleshoot, and validate PLC ladder logic to support equipment enhancements, process improvements, and operational reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate programming and safety configuration of PLC-controlled systems.
• Independently develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC logic using ladder logic, function block, and structured text.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems in industrial environments with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems and related components.
• Integrate PLCs with HMIs, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades and improvements.
• Train junior technicians and provide technical support.
• Support predictive reliability improvement initiatives (CRI).
• Maintain and support continuous reliability improvement standards and practices.
• Support mechanical technicians as needed (approx. 30%).
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operations.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Structured text

Add-on instructions

HMI configuration

Ethernet/IP

FactoryTalk View Studio

Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000

System integration

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View Studio

Job description

Hydro North America is seeking a PLC programmer/technician to join our industrial operations. You will independently program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-controlled equipment in a manufacturing setting, using ladder logic, Add-on Instructions, and structured text.

You will work with Allen Bradley Logix/Studio 5000, interfacing with HMIs, sensors, and actuators, participate in upgrades, train junior staff, and support CRI initiatives to boost equipment reliability.