Automation Controls Technician

Automation and Controls Technician, Winnfield, LA

Arclin, Inc. is seeking an Automation Controls Technician for our Winnfield, LA facility.  The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for the daily maintenance of the plant’s automation instruments, DeltaV distributed control system, industrial local area network and infrastructure to include regular cleaning, calibration and replacement as necessary.  The Automation Controls Technician is also responsible for providing instrumentation, automation and electrical expertise to the manufacturing operation, maintaining a knowledge base of automation systems and computer hardware/software packages used in manufacturing processes and providing assistance to the manufacturing site in the maintenance and development of general instrumentation and automated control systems for resin/formaldehyde production.

Automation Controls Technician, Job Responsibilities:

• Install, program, and maintain all plant instrumentation and controls/control systems (DeltaV) including daily field preventative maintenance activities.


• Actively troubleshoot electrical instrumentation and controls issues.


• Coordinate and perform calibrations for all instruments as per documented schedules and maintain records in a professional manner.


• Align plant site automation control systems with Arclin quality control systems and software to ensure continuity of data.


• Serve as primary auditor for all electrical controls contractor work, and as initiator for site Management of Change (MOC) for relevant work.


• Generate and maintain documentation associated with control systems such as ladder logic and wiring diagrams.


• Read and redline P&IDs, loop sheets, and electrical drawings.


• Additional support for general plant equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs, and other electronic equipment.


• Complete work assigned by the Plant Engineer or designee.


• Advise Plant Engineer, Production Department supervisors, Plant Maintenance team, and Corporate Automation Engineering of necessary instrumentation and PLC upgrades and modifications; work cooperatively to schedule these activities.


• Collaborate on the preparation of engineering analysis for projects including preliminary design, detailed design, project cost analysis, life cycle cost analysis, and general equipment as related to process controls instrumentation and supporting devices.


• Plan and manage < $10,000 improvement projects associated with electrical controls.


• Maintain an automation control system knowledge base in both batch and continuous processes.


• Participate in MOCs, HAZOPs, PHAs, JHA’s, and functional description reviews.


• Actively participate in Plant Safety Culture, including JHSC (Joint Health & Safety Committee)


• On-Call for Production issues when impacted by electrical/controls failure (remote and call-in, off-hours)

Automation Controls Technician, Job Qualifications:

• Associates/Bachelors with a focus on electrical/controls systems preferred but consideration will be given to non-degreed candidates with practical experience.


• CCST, Red Seal, ICET certification is a plus; successful completion of Arc Flash will be required once in the position if not already attained.


• Knowledge of Distributive Process Controls Systems (DeltaV) required; Programmable Logic Control, HMI, and Automation control systems knowledge is a plus.


• AB RS Logix 5000, Control Logix, Powerflex drive, HMI/SCADA experience is a plus.


• Knowledge of process simulation software.


• 5+ years exposure to industrial electrical systems such as switch gear and/or motor control systems.


• Experience installing, calibrating, configuring and troubleshooting process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow, from Rosemount, Micromotion, and/or Endress & Houser is a plus.


• Knowledge of PCs, LANs, computer hardware and software installation and support.


• Understanding of DC and AC drive systems.


• Knowledge of quality control/ISO 9000 management systems.


• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, switching, and Arc Flash.


• Technical problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple projects in accordance with prior negotiated completion dates.


• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff and corporate engineering functions.


• Ability to handle Field work, such as wiring, component installation, instrument calibrations; Working in confined spaces and at heights utilizing fall protection measures to install/repair equipment; some lifting (computers, valves, instrumentation)