Controls Technician II

Full-time - Mid Level

Hurricane, UT

Food Manufacturing

About the position

Instrumentation Controls Technician's perform work under close to general supervision related to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, operation, inspection, and testing of a variety of control systems equipment including, but not limited to, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, PLC, computer, variable frequency drive, electro-mechanical, digital, telemetry, and analog components used in production, maintenance and wastewater process control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots PLC and HMI software and hardware issues, develops recommendations for change/modification; implements and documents changes applied to the software and hardware.
• Performs programming for PLC and logic controllers, including installing software and diagnosing and troubleshooting issues.
• Performs repair and testing work requiring a high-level of knowledge, skills, and abilities, and serves as a technical resource to others.
• Reviews engineering designs and modifications to control systems and recommends both technical and operational improvements.
• May make estimates of labor, materials, and supplies as needed to complete specific assignments.
• May direct, coach, or train less experienced Instrument & Controls Technicians and others on specific projects or procedures of the work.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records; makes verbal and written reports of work performed.
• Responsibility to adhere to Food Safety policies and report food safety and quality concerns to their supervisor.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Seven (7) years of full-time experience as an Instrument & Controls Technician I, which includes at least three (3) years of full-time experience equivalent to that of an Instrument & Controls Technician I within the District.
• Must pass state-approved proficiency evaluations for diagnosing and making changes to PLC and SCADA software and hardware.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Position is required to be on call 24 hours a day and be required to work unusual or long hours, weekends, and holidays.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification, associate degree or higher in automation and electronic systems, instrument and control systems, or industrial instrumentation.