PLC & Process Control Technician – Automation Specialist

Weyerhaeuser; Emerson (AR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser’s Emerson facility is seeking a Process Control Technician to join the team. The role focuses on instrumentation installation, PLC programming, and process control tuning across the plant.

The candidate will troubleshoot electrical systems, work with Allen Bradley drives and VFDs, and mentor maintenance staff while upholding safety practices in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, or vocational certification required.
• At least two years of experience in electrical and process controls in an industrial setting.
• Proficient in ControlLogix programming and troubleshooting (RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000).
• Strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Electrical experience and build capabilities including control panels, safety circuits, wiring diagrams, I/O, MCC, VFDs, drives, tuning, servers, pneumatics, valves, hydraulics, P&ID diagrams.
• Computer skills in LAN, PC, Windows, and Ethernet LAN with advanced MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation installation & calibration, process control troubleshooting & programming, drive installation & programming for all plant areas.
• Provide technical assistance to specify and develop improvements in complex instrumentation, automation, and process control & motion control systems.
• Deliver troubleshooting support plant-wide, while maintaining and enhancing the engineering process control philosophy, strategy, and controls standard operating procedures.
• Assist electrical technicians with troubleshooting during downtime events.
• Develop/maintain plant standards for instrumentation.
• Work with power distribution systems including switchgear, transformers and MCC maintenance.
• Troubleshoot basic LAN connections.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

PID tuning

HMI software

Motor control

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Industrial Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Studio 5000

Allen Bradley PLCs

Ethernet LAN

Job description

Weyerhaeuser’s Emerson facility is seeking a Process Control Technician to join the team. The role focuses on instrumentation installation, PLC programming, and process control tuning across the plant.

The candidate will troubleshoot electrical systems, work with Allen Bradley drives and VFDs, and mentor maintenance staff while upholding safety practices in a manufacturing environment.