Maint-Automation Controls/I&E Technician

Forney, Texas, United States

Onsite: Monday-Friday 7am - 3:15pm

potential OT on shut down days and unplanned maintenance

Hourly: $38.47 /hr +

Benefits : Full benefits available

Manufacturer: International Paper Packaging Plant

Job Summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an Automation Controls Specialist. The Automation Controls Specialist works with the Electrical and Instrumentation team and provides technical expertise on all control systems for the facility. This position works closely with Plant Maintenance, Instrument & Controls Engineers, Process Engineers, Environmental, Reliability, Operations personnel, and Capitol Project Teams on all process control opportunities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot the following hardware and software: QCS systems, PLC systems, DCS systems, AVEVA Pi Data Historian, Process Control Networks, SCADA Systems, OPC Servers/Clients, HMI Systems, Allen Bradley, Virtual Machines, Other miscellaneous control systems
• Maintain and patch Windows and Virus protection software
• Install firmware updates as required
• Assure compliance with Corporate IT Policy
• Implement and maintain control schemes from single loop to more complex cascade strategies
• Respond to control system hardware failures
• Participate as required in project related activities
• Create, maintain, modify and troubleshoot databases and graphics
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on machine control systems
• Troubleshoot and repair control system communication failures]
• Providing Technical Assurance for process control and instrumentation concerns at the unit operator level

Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
• 2 or more years of experience with PLC, SCADA and IT Systems
• Intermediate proficiency in reading schematics, loop sheets, P&ID's and technical manuals
• Working knowledge of instrument and electrical systems and control system theory
• Immediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint)

*Experience may be combined with specialized formal education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or higher in: Related Industry
• 2 or more years of experience in configuring, interpreting, and troubleshooting PLC logic
• 2 or more years of experience in the installation, use, and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controllers
• 2 or more years of experience with IT Systems and Ethernet networks

*Experience may be combined with specialized formal education

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Process Control Engineer

This position has no direct reports