Senior E&I Controls Technician

Eaton - Nacogdoches, TX

Full-time - Senior

Nacogdoches, TX

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Controls Technician is located in Nacogdoches, Texas. This position will work with the Controls Engineers to execute and manage projects of small to medium scope throughout the facility. The Senior Controls Technician will also provide support to the Control Techs and Production as required.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering projects to install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot complex automated equipment
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical/controls problems including non-routine issues
• Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints to diagnosis problems
• Work independently to meet project requirements with limited supervision
• Help educate lower-level technicians through on the job training as needed
• Fabricate and Install control and power panels
• Review diagrams, drawings and specifications for design, construction and/or alteration of instrument and control systems
• Evaluate and recommend improvements for current equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair of low voltage electrical systems (600VAC and below)

Requirements

• 10 years of electrical and controls system fabrication, assembly, and installation or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Advanced understanding and working knowledge with PLC based control products (PLC5, PLC 500, RSLOGIX 5000/Studio)
• Knowledge of VFD and DC Motor Controllers
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 Electrical Code and installation of conduit, wiring, etc.
• Understanding of electrical safety (Arc Flash PPE and Hazardous Locations requirements)
• Ability to read electrical schematics / drawings and P&ID diagrams
• Proficient in low, medium, and high voltage troubleshooting and repair
• Observes and adheres to proper lockout/tag out of equipment and systems
• Proficiency with voltmeters, ohmmeters (both analog and digital), ammeters, phase rotation meter, meggers, oscilloscopes, watt meters, loop calibrators, portable non-contact thermometers
• Excellent team working skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments according to business needs

Nice-to-haves

• SAP or similar maintenance/work management software experience
• Two-Year Associate or bachelor's degree in related field of study
• Robotics Education and/or Experience

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work