Technician, Controls-DC

Ross Stores, Inc.; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot, maintain and enhance PLC/PC based automation systems within a warehouse environment.

You will use building management system tools and coordinate with engineering staff and vendors to ensure efficiency and data credibility. Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLC logic, performing preventive maintenance, inventory control and documentation.

Qualifications

• Functional familiarity with HVAC principles for Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Knowledgeable in assembling electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and robotic operation.
• Connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for climate control, security and communications.
• Understanding of 3 phase distribution and transmission systems.
• Familiarity with motor control centers (MCC).
• Understanding Arc Flash Hazard and grounding practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and design PLC logic, operator interfaces, and energy management systems.
• Statistically interpret and improve automated system performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance for controls and inventory management.
• Coordinate with vendors for electrical/controls installations.
• Maintain accurate records such as work orders and parts requests.
• Maintain parts procedures and inventory control.
• Assist other maintenance department members as assigned.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems testing

3‑phase power understanding

MCC familiarity

Safety procedures

Tools

WAGO-I/O System

Siemens Step 7

CAN

B&R X67 I/O

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

To troubleshoot, maintain and enhance the accuracy, reliability and system control’s data credibility of PLC and PC based automation systems. Effectively utilize building management system’s interface tools and equipment to achieve efficiency. Communicate and partner with internal engineering staff and equipment vendors.

GENERAL PURPOSE

To troubleshoot, maintain and enhance the accuracy, reliability and system control’s data credibility of PLC and PC based automation systems. Effectively utilize building management system’s interface tools and equipment to achieve efficiency. Communicate and partner with internal engineering staff and equipment vendors.

Essential Functions

• Exhibit the ability to troubleshoot and perform basic design of PLC logic, operator interface terminal, energy management systems and electrical installations.
• Statistically interpret and improve automated system’s performance parameters, at macro/micro level.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance for controls and systematize electrical/control parts inventory.
• Coordinate with vendors, installation of electrical or controls; as instructed.
• Maintain accurate record keeping such as: work orders, timesheets, parts requests.
• Maintain parts procedure and inventory control
• Will assist other members of maintenance department as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (cont.)

COMPETENCIES

• Technical / Functional Competence
• Adaptability
• Commitment
• Analysis & Judgment
• Flexibility
• Quality of Work

Qualifications & Special Skills Required

• Functional familiarity with HVAC principles for Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Knowledgeable in the assembly of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, robotic operation and vision systems and the ability to assemble new equipment; and modify existing manufacturing equipment.
• Connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security and communications.
• Understanding of 3 phase distribution and 3 phase power transmission system.
• Firm grasp on testing 3 phase related equipment 480v and below.
• Energy management (BMS) software and hardware familiarity.
• Clear understanding of power systems grounding and safe grounding practices.
• Familiarity with Motor ControlCenter (MCC)
• Understanding of Arc Flash Hazard.
• Familiarity: electrical construction and configuration (hardware/software) of basic electrical components used in automation systems: Solenoids – Beacons – Proximity Switches, etc.
• Understanding of PLC Hardware: Pico Controllers, MicroLogix 1500, CompactLogix, ControlLogix and SLC 500 systems. 1794 Flex I/O system.
• Familiarity would be a plus with: WAGO-I/O System, Siemens Simatic Step 7, Controller Area Network (CAN), B&R X67 I/O system.
• Must be flexible to work any shift and/or weekends as scheduled.
• Exhibit the ability to work independently, safely and with limited supervision.
• Must place the utmost importance on working safely, and maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others, at all times

Physical Requirements

• Job requires ability to work in a warehouse environment, on a concrete floor all day
• Requires continuous, standing, walking, hearing, pushing, and pulling
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance is necessary
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, talking, hearing (audio equipment), handling objects with hands and lifting to 50 lbs
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
• This role requires full-time in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback

Supervisory Responsibilities

None