Senior Automation & Controls Technician

Arclin; Dodson (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician III for our Winnfield, LA facility. This role provides instrumentation, automation, electrical and mechanical expertise to the manufacturing operation and supports automation system maintenance and development across processes.

The position requires hands-on field work, calibration of process instrumentation, and collaboration with Plant Engineer and maintenance teams to optimize productivity and safety.

Qualifications

• 7+ years exposure to industrial electrical systems such as switch gear and/or motor control systems.
• AB RS Logix 5000, Control Logix, Powerflex drive, HMI/SCADA experience is a plus.
• Experience installing, calibrating, configuring & troubleshooting process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature and flow from Rosemount, Micromotion, and/or Endress & Howser is a plus
• Knowledge of PCs, LANs, computer hardware and software installation and support.
• Understanding of DC and AC drive systems.
• Knowledge of quality control/ISO 9000 management systems.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, switching, and Arc Flash.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff and corporate engineering functions.
• Ability to handle Field work, such as wiring, component installation, instrumentation calibrations; Working in confined spaces to install/repair equipment; some lifting

Responsibilities

• Provide instrumentation, automation, electrical and mechanical expertise to the manufacturing operation.
• Maintain a knowledge base of automation systems and computer hardware/software for the implementation of automation in manufacturing processes.
• Provide assistance to the manufacturing site in the maintenance and development of general instrumentation and automated control systems for resin/formaldehyde, paper treating and other processes to enhance productivity.

Skills

Industrial electrical experience

RS Logix/ControlLogix

Instrumentation calibration

PC/LAN basics

DC/AC drives

Quality systems ISO 9000

Electrical safety Arc Flash

Communication

Field work

Education

Associate or Bachelor preferred

Certifications: CCST/Red Seal/ICET

Tools

RS Logix 5000

ControlLogix

PowerFlex drives

HMI/SCADA

Rosemount instrumentation

Endress & Hauser

Job description

Arclin, Inc. is seeking an Automation Technician III for our Winnfield, LA facility. This role provides instrumentation, automation, electrical and mechanical expertise to the manufacturing operation and supports automation system maintenance and development across processes.

The position requires hands-on field work, calibration of process instrumentation, and collaboration with Plant Engineer and maintenance teams to optimize productivity and safety.