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Job Description

• Responsible for programming automation and controls systems involving PLCs (programmable logic controllers).
  
• Must have proven experience in PLC logic and programming with the following PLCs: Siemens, Beckhoff.
  
• Must be able to create and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up
  
• Experience with logic auto-generation from templates is a plus.
  
• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
  
• Maintenance work flow (scheduling, PM tasking, work order creation, etc.).
  
• Troubleshooting of PLC and Electrical systems – including PLC’s (Siemens & Beckhoff), Profibus, AS-i, topology, etc.
  
• Safety regulations and safe work practices.
  
• High Level electricity skills - (AC/DC theory, relays, switches, solenoids, fuses, breakers, etc.), power generation and distribution (including 3 phase), electrical safety, National Electric Code, motor theory and protection.
  
• High Level electronic skills including photo sensors, scanning devices, embedded controllers, Programmable Logic Controllers, servo drives, variable frequency drives, Ethernet devices, TCP/IP network, remote I/O.
  
• High level of technical and diagnostic skills including fault finding of electrical circuits and pneumatic systems.
  
• Work experience on repairs and preventive maintenance of all site plant and equipment.
  
• Continually monitor machinery and make necessary adjustment(s) to ensure proper operation.
  
• Complete all paperwork and/or electronic updates as required.
  
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
  
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
  
• Maximize the use of materials and resources to achieve high efficiencies to produce optimum equipment availabilities.
  
• Work closely with operations personnel to ensure that reliability and safety issues are dealt with in an effective and timely manner.
  
• Understanding of safety regulations, communication skills, basic computer skills, basic math skills, and the ability to read blue prints and electrical and/or pneumatical schematics.