at Creekstone Farms* in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
This position will be responsible for supporting & maintaining electrical and control systems throughout the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Controls Systems Technicians will be responsible for the following activities throughout the facility:
- Ensure that all machines electrical or control components are operational, including safety devices and safety systems are working properly.
- Provide support, troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance for all the controls and electrical systems housed in a cooler environment (30 to 34 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Conduct daily observations & inspections of all the systems. This includes following up and inquiring with each of the key Creekstone Operations personnel regarding each major Sub-System to collect their thoughts and observations regarding how everything is operating.
- Report to Creekstone Management any system that is not operating within the normal guidelines and receive direction on the required next steps to return the system to normal operations.
- Work with Creekstone Management to establish the timelines and priorities for any repairs or corrective actions that may be needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- The ability to learn, understand, troubleshoot & support advanced control systems, which are highly computer-driven.
- The ability to learn, understand, troubleshoot & support the electrical systems made up of several parts:
- The mechanical system
- The sensing and actuation devices
- The PLC control systems and the PLC software functionality (NOTE: No PLC Programming Experience is preferred.
- The ability to maintain and make recommendations to improve automated processes.
- The ability to work closely with several different engineering disciplines to effectively maintain and trouble shoot the new system (Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Software).
- The ability to collaboratively problem-solve.
- Strong analytical skills to effectively and efficiently solve day to day problems.
- The ability to work safely at all times per Creekstone Safety Standards and Protocols.
- The ability to work at times without direct supervision.
- The ability and commitment to provide excellent & accurate communication to all stake holders.
- Basic to advanced understanding of the following;
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
- Photo Eyes, Sensors and Scanners
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s)
- Solenoids, cylinders, and airlines
- How PLC’s & Computer Systems control per each major sub-system to effectively troubleshoot
- How major PLC’s, Scanners, Smart Devices & Computers are connected in the Creekstone Ethernet Network
- Bar Code Label Printers and Applicators
