Traveling Electrical Controls Commissioning Technician

Responsibilities:

• Design, programming, testing and start-up of PLC-based automation systems.

• Design, write, implement, test and document PLC/HMI control software and structure.

• Develop User Requirement Specifications.

• Assist with estimates of man-hours required to complete projects.

• Manage automation projects as assigned.

• Limited travel to oversee commissioning of new customer equipment.

• Train operators and engineers on control software.

• Work closely with project managers, electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as production personnel to debug systems and ensure system operation meets requirements.

• Development of Human Machine Interfaces (multiple platforms)

• Provide customer technical support and troubleshooting of control systems.

• Development of Functional Requirement Specifications, as well as General and Detailed Design Specifications for control systems.

• Create written documentation for application maintenance and configuration. Assist in creating user manuals and required documentation.

• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and interfaces such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP.

Additional Responsibilities:

· Always look for new and better ways to streamline the cost and performance of projects, capture information, and make overall improvements as learning takes place.

· Travel as necessary to perform position description duties. Expect 50% travel for periods of 1 to 3 weeks and occasionally up to 4 weeks at one time, based on project workload.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 5 years' experience programming PLC/HMI.

• Preferred experience with Allen Bradley and GE Fanuc hardware/software

• Ability to work with electrical meters and hand and power tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Self-starter and outgoing personality traits

• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Ability to take direction and act independently

• Strong communications and organization skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized while doing so

Level of Supervision:

• Work independently based on general instructions, directions or objectives received from company leadership.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road