Senior Controls Technician — Plant Automation Leader

Mars

Henderson (NV)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University
Annual bonus
401k matching
Competitive benefits

Job summary

Mars Henderson, NV is seeking a Senior Controls Technician to join our Maintenance team. You will ensure the efficiency, safety, and reliability of the site’s manufacturing control and electrical operating systems, working with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and power systems.

You will lead technical development of Maintenance Technicians and manage calibration and related programs. You’ll communicate effectively, own plant performance, and demonstrate coaching and training skills to assess others

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of Factory Controls & IT experience in manufacturing.
  • NFPA 70E electrical safety certification or ability to obtain.
  • Ability to support day, afternoon, or night shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement changes to improve plant performance using control systems.
  • Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and VFD/servo systems with electrical schematics and tools.
  • Train Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting and commissioning electrical devices.
  • Act as technical resource to operations and maintenance on control issues.
  • Prepare systems documentation, SOPs, and training materials for automation.

Skills

Factory Controls
Electrical safety NFPA 70E
PLC/HMI programming
Troubleshooting PLC/HMI/VFD
Shift flexibility
Mentoring/Training

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

NFPA 70E certification

Job description

Mars Henderson, NV is seeking a Senior Controls Technician to join our Maintenance team. You will ensure the efficiency, safety, and reliability of the site’s manufacturing control and electrical operating systems, working with PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and power systems.

You will lead technical development of Maintenance Technicians and manage calibration and related programs. You’ll communicate effectively, own plant performance, and demonstrate coaching and training skills to assess others

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Senior Controls Technician
Senior Controls Technician

Mars • Henderson (NV)

On-site
USD 56,000 - 79,000
Mars University
Annual bonus
401k matching
+1
Night Controls Technician – Plant Automation Pro
Night Controls Technician – Plant Automation Pro

Mars • Aurora (NE)

On-site
USD 60,000 - 90,000
Medical
Dental
Vision & Life Insurance
+9
Senior Controls Technician – Industrial Automation Expert
Senior Controls Technician – Industrial Automation Expert

Helion Energy • Everett (WA)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
PTO 31 days (vacation & sick)
10 paid holidays + winter break
+4
Senior Controls Technician – PLC & Automation
Senior Controls Technician – PLC & Automation

Drive • Charlotte (MI)

On-site
USD 65,000 - 90,000
Senior PLC Electrical Technician – Automation & Maintenance
Senior PLC Electrical Technician – Automation & Maintenance

Randstad • Village of Farmingdale (NY)

On-site
USD 55,000 - 75,000
Senior Controls Technician — MHE Automation & PLC Lead
Senior Controls Technician — MHE Automation & PLC Lead

Cencora, Inc. • Romeoville (IL)

On-site
USD 76,000 - 119,000
Sign-on Bonus $2,500
Senior Maintenance Technician – PLC & Controls
Senior Maintenance Technician – PLC & Controls

Careers and Highline Warren • United States

On-site
USD 65,000 - 90,000
Lead Controls Technician — Industrial Automation (On-Site)
Lead Controls Technician — Industrial Automation (On-Site)

Seneca Resources LLC • Santa Clara (CA)

On-site
USD 103,000 - 127,000
Relocation assistance
On-site in Santa Clara
Automation & Controls Technician — PLC/HMI Specialist
Automation & Controls Technician — PLC/HMI Specialist

Nevada Cement Company • Fernley (NV)

On-site
USD 55,000 - 66,000
Medical
Vision
401(k)
+4
Senior Controls Technician - Automation & Uptime
Senior Controls Technician - Automation & Uptime

Helion • Everett (WA)

On-site
USD 85,000 - 110,000
Health, Dental, Vision plans
31 Days PTO
401(k) match
+2