Experienced Controls Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works from sketches and drawings, plans and installs electrical, pneumatic and instrumentation systems and components to applicable code requirements.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, replaces, calibrates, tests and troubleshoots all manner of instruments, electrical devices, pneumatics, valves, switches, control panels and control systems.
• Reads and demonstrates an understanding of ladder logic, P&IDs, one-line electrical drawings, process flow diagrams, and instrument service manuals.
• Reads, troubleshoots, identifies functions, and identifies inputs and outputs, and applications of electronic controller and control modules.
• Uses a computer to access, read, and troubleshoot control and IO systems. Uses handheld controllers to calibrate and troubleshoot instrumentation.

• Knowledge of code requirements pertaining to electrical installations
• Ability to work overtime, rotating shifts and weekends on a regular basis
• Have a high regard and ownership for personal safety and the safety of others
• Controls circuit experience
• Proven troubleshooting skills
• Ability to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as protective clothing, safety glasses/goggles, steel-toed boots, etc.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a unionized environment
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Moderate to heavy physical effort
• Capabilities include:
  • climbing stairs, ladders and catwalks
  • lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • walking
  • standing
  • working overhead

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial manufacturing experience or 4 year degree or equivalent military training and experience is required.
• High School diploma or GED is required.