Automation & Controls Associate
$68,000–$93,500 year
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Design, install, and maintain industrial control systems in continuous process environments while gaining expertise in PLC programming, HMI development, and Rockwell VFD configuration. Diagnose electrical or electronic problems affecting production operations and prepare equipment specifications for projects. Partner with maintenance planners to schedule electrical projects and develop preventative maintenance systems, while directing outside contractors during installations. Complete a 24-month development assignment focused on mastering controls skills through regular evaluation and a defined skills matrix.
Required Qualifications
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Interest in completing Controls related coursework and/or trainings
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit)
Desired Qualifications
- Some knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drives
- HMI development experience - FTView and/or Wonderware
- Experience with maintaining production networks, including servers and managed switches
- Knowledge of electrical components, electrical power distribution systems, PLC's, instrumentation, and variable speed AC drives
- Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing, and maintaining control logic systems and equipment in a continuous process manufacturing environment
- Effective communication skills
- Some knowledge of configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley Kinetix servo drives
- Controls experience with a continuous web handling operation
- Experience with DC drives
- Some exposure to configuring and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley safety PLCs, I/O, and STO hardware
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