What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Technician position at USG Corporation?
RELIABILITY DEPARTMENT
PLC TECHNICIAN
Roles & Responsibilities:
Responsible for design and implementation of control solutions geared towards process improvement at the Otsego, MI plant.
Serves as the main PLC and DCS programming resource for the plant, and also designs and implements effective HMI controls.
Interfaces with production operators, maintenance, management, and engineering groups to achieve the best possible solutions to process control problems.
Maintains and troubleshoots plant manufacturing operations to ensure safety and reliability.
Implements new technology to maximize plant efficiency.
Position reports to plant reliability manager, but also works closely with the corporate process control group.
The Process Control Programmer will work with plant management, and maintenance technicians to implement process control solutions for general process improvement and capital projects. This will include but not be limited to:
PLC specification and programming, including HMI development following, established corporate-wide standards.
Specify and apply instrumentation for process application.
Machine control circuitry and motor control design, including safety circuits and adherence to NEC and NFPA codes.
Configure and control Variable Frequency Drives.
Electrical design, including the creation of schematic diagrams.
Qualifications & Responsibilities:
3 to 5 years experience in a similar electrical or controls position.
Advanced Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC programming experience including Factorytalk RSView for Panelviews.
Inductive Ignition development experience.
ABB and Schneider Electric Foxboro distributed control systems experience.
Strong Ethernet IP and Profibus communications design, configuration, and troubleshooting experience.
Knowledge of variable speed drive configuration and programming.
Experience with Rockwell PowerFlex 700 & 755 Series drives is a plus.
Must have the ability to read and create electrical and process control drawings, AutoCad skills are a plus.
Strong math skills and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
Associate degree, specialized education, or related training in process control is preferred.
Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to work in a diverse workforce environment.
Self-starter with excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Otsego, MI 49078: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $32 - $40
