Automation Controls Technician at CEI Group

Automation and Controls Technician
100% Onsite
Relocation available for non-local candidates

Our client is seeking an Automation Controls Technician for our Springfield Oregon facility.  The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for the daily maintenance of the plant’s automation instruments, DeltaV distributed control system, industrial local area network and infrastructure to include regular cleaning, calibration and replacement as necessary.  The Automation Controls Technician is also responsible for providing instrumentation, automation and electrical expertise to the manufacturing operation, maintaining a knowledge base of automation systems and computer hardware/software packages used in manufacturing processes and providing assistance to the manufacturing site in the maintenance and development of general instrumentation and automated control systems.

Responsibilities:

• Install, program, and maintain all plant instrumentation and controls/control systems (DeltaV) including daily field preventative maintenance activities.
• Actively troubleshoot electrical instrumentation and controls issues.
• Coordinate and perform calibrations for all instruments as per documented schedules and maintain records in a professional manner.
• Generate and maintain documentation associated with control systems such as ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
• Read and redline P&IDs, loop sheets, and electrical drawings.
• Additional support for general plant equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs, and other electronic equipment.

Qualifications:

• Associates/Bachelors with a focus on electrical/controls systems preferred but consideration will be given to non-degreed candidates with practical experience.
• CCST, Red Seal, ICET certification is a plus; successful completion of Arc Flash will be required once in the position if not already attained.
• Knowledge of Distributive Process Controls Systems (DeltaV) or other DCS Systems (Siemens, Rockwell, ABB).,
• Programmable Logic Control, HMI, and Automation control systems knowledge is a plus.
• AB RS Logix 5000, Control Logix, Powerflex drive, HMI/SCADA experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of process simulation software.
• 5+ years exposure to industrial electrical systems such as switch gear and/or motor control systems.
• Experience installing, calibrating, configuring and troubleshooting process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow, from Rosemount, Micromotion, and/or Endress & Houser is a plus.
• Knowledge of PCs, LANs, computer hardware and software installation and support.
• Understanding of DC and AC drive systems.
• Knowledge of quality control/ISO 9000 management systems.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, switching, and Arc Flash.
• Technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in accordance with prior negotiated completion dates.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff and corporate engineering functions.
• Ability to handle Field work, such as wiring, component installation, instrument calibrations; Working in confined spaces and at heights utilizing fall protection measures to install/repair equipment; some lifting (computers, valves, instrumentation)