Controls Technician

DESCRIPTION


Position: Controls Technician
Location: United States, , Lubbock
Salary: $35 - $38 / per hour
Status: Full Time, Permanent
Category: Skilled Trades

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of PLCs and other control systems.
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for PLCs to ensure optimal performance.
  • Configure, program, and integrate new PLCs and related control components.
  • Design and implement control strategies using PLC programming languages such as ladder logic and RSLogix.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and resolve control system issues.
  • Install and commission HMI interfaces and establish communication protocols for PLCs.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for control system failures.
  • Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and update documentation as needed.
  • Train and mentor junior technicians on advanced PLC programming and controls systems integration.
  • Stay current on industry trends and new technologies in PLC programming and controls systems.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and reliability of control systems.

 

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in electrical engineering or related field (preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls maintenance, with a focus on PLCs.
  • Advanced programming skills in PLC languages such as ladder logic and RSLogix.
  • Proficiency in configuring, programming, and integrating PLCs with industrial networks.
  • Strong understanding of HMI systems, communication protocols, and electrical schematics interpretation.
  • Ability to perform root cause analysis, troubleshoot control system issues, and implement corrective actions.
  • Experience in designing and implementing control strategies for optimized system performance.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred.
  • Certification in PLC programming or related field is a plus.

 

Please apply with your updated resume.

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