PLC Technician at BlueTriton Brands

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY This role supports Factory needs in regard to all electrical/mechanical, PLC control equipment, R and D Projects, and Electrical Control Systems to achieve plan and improve on process efficiency and performance. Support and actively manage troubleshooting and preventative maintenance program to maximize equipment availability, reduce unplanned stoppages, reduce energy, and water usage.

Reporting Location: Ontario, California

Pay Range: $45 – $47.50 / hour (based on experience)

6%-8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours worked

Schedule

1:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Full-Time 8 Hour Shift, Training on 1st shift starting at 5am for up to 3 months

Benefits

401(k) matching; dental insurance; flexible spending account; health insurance; life insurance; paid time off; vision insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; career stability and growth. Day 1 benefits enrollment eligibility!

DESCRIPTION (RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES):

• Trouble shoots and diagnoses cause of electronic or mechanical malfunctions using knowledge, manuals, SOPs, specifications, and other workplace aids


• PLC Control programmer will program and modify new and existing PLC programs


• Resolves and repairs all system faults and anomalies associated with installation, operation, maintenance, and connectivity problems, including changes, adjustments, and modifications to control code and standard operating parameters.


• Writes and debug PLC Logic and makes recommendations for major corrective actions


• Troubleshoot problems dealing with plant instrumentation and automation equipment to include but not limited to valves; pressure; temperature; level, flow, conductivity, speed, force instruments; motor controls; PLC's, HMI's, etc.


• Obtain drawings, instructional manuals, and special procedures, as needed, from files or other sources. Make any additional sketches, diagrams, etc., as necessary.


• Development of applications using Human Machine Interfaces


• Ability to integrate PLC-based code into information gathering systems -Working Knowledge of Ethernet/Device Net/DH+/ControlNet/Remote I/O Systems


• Perform maintenance tasks to include - repairing, planning, coordinating, and improving, from minor rebuilds to major overhauls on all equipment.


• Identify processing waste reduction opportunities and manage waste reduction projects


• Communicate, coach and train employees to continuously improve the team's ability to respond to equipment failures and loss of production


• Areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to: Production support, Mechanical Room, Production Support, Water Processing, Boiler Room, Wastewater Treatment, Water Chemical Treatment Program, Other duties as required

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Five or more years proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Intermediate working knowledge level of PLC programming and automation


• Prior experience with high- and low-pressure compressors, chillers, water treatment, boilers is required.


• Strong technical knowledge of compressed air systems (pneumatics), electrical systems, hydraulics and water processing


• Must be self-managed and efficient when performing work unsupervised


• Proficient computer navigation skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications


• Available for call-ins or to cover all shifts to support production teams as required


• Be able to work flexible schedule as determined by business needs.


• Must be able to foster and build a team


• Must be willing and able to train other mechanics; ability to adapt to other's learning styles is imperative


• Develop and prepare necessary reports, and maintain daily documentation


• Must be able to do physical inspections, (i.e. climbing, reaching, extending)

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.

BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at