Electrical Controls Technician

Job Title : Automation & Controls Technician

OC Business Title : Automation & Controls Technician

Revision Date : August 23, 2024

Location: Russellville, AR

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Automation & Controls Technician contributes to the success of Manufacturing Operations in the Russellville XPS Foam Plant. This position will provide controls, network, and automation support for the entire manufacturing operation. The Automation & Controls Technician is responsible for specifying, designing and trouble-shooting automated assembly equipment in a team environment to continuously improve manufacturing performance. They will continuously improve the process controls and mechanical automated systems throughout the facility.

As a team member, you will have many opportunities to extend your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.

We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day.

Reports to : Maintenance Leader

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews all work notifications to determine the level of job plan required.
• Prepares upcoming weeks maintenance schedule based on work order priority, production schedule, and machine availability.
• Work with Senior Maintenance Technicians to schedules all workload for maintenance team members.
• Safety Guidelines in accordance with Safe Practices and Job Safety Analysis.
• Supports plant safety teams: confined space, working from height, hot work, electrical safety, lock out tag out, etc....
• Organizes any special tools and equipment.
• Coordinates with outside contractors based on requirements.
• Prepares requisitions for on-site contractor support and ensures policy adherence during on-site activities.
• Review drawings, prints, and sketches
• Verifies availability of parts and materials
• Manage workorder kit process.
• Work with receiving coordinator to issues/stages materials for routine maintenance tasks.
• Manages and reports the work order backlog.
• Run KPI or other required reports to support the Maintenance Department.
• Work with maintenance Leads to close-out work order documentation.
• Maintains controlled documents assigned to the Maintenance Department.
• Engage and support plant 5S and TPM initiatives; focused primarily on PM Pillar activities.
• Work with maintenance leads to create, update, and maintain BOM structure within SAP.
• Maintain total SAP structure based on OC MRG requirements.
• Prepare, review, create and revise documentation for all PM tasks.
• Assist the controller with the performance of routine cycle counts.
• Review min/max levels with maintenance leads and adjust if necessary, according to history and direction of the Maintenance Manager
• Provide electrical, controls and automation support to automation projects, plant process, packaging and utility operations
• Support plant maintenance and operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer
• Assist corporate engineering and plant engineering with automation projects
• Provide technical support to all operating and maintenance departments to help trouble shoot and diagnose issues related to PLC and HMI programs.
• Enhance maintenance processes through equipment and systems analysis to identify opportunities for equipment or process modification, equipment replacement, or application of new technology
• Develop, implement and monitor automation and control strategies and system architecture for the facility.
• Works with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and improved efficiency.
• Designs low voltage (typically 480VAC and lower) power and control systems for automated manufacturing applications including control system panels, motor controls center specifications, safety systems, and automation network design
• Selection and specification of machine components such as motors, pneumatics, conveyors, sensors etc.
• Develops P&IDs, reviews equipment specifications and line layouts
• Create detailed documentation including but not limited to design input requirements, specifications, design of experiments, acceptance test and validation protocols, detailed drawings and bills of materials.
• Establishes sequence of operation & control system architecture
• Develops high-quality PLC and HMI programming aligned with the defined project requirements
• Design and develop automation simulations and emulations when project requires it
• All other duties as may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Post Secondary Technical Education Preffered

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE

• 10 years of heavy industrial maintenance experience
• 1+ years of Maintenance Planner experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be efficient with computers and all Microsoft Suite programs.
• Must have proficient experience with SAP computer maintenance management system.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to follow through.
• Experience and skills in: Project management, maintenance planning, and problem solving.
• Ability to travel as needed. Travel will be heavier during start up as visit other OC plants to learn the business.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.