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The Senior Controls Technician is responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating condition of the site manufacturing control and electrical systems.

The Senior Controls Technician must be multi-skilled to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot site’s electrical power systems, instrumentation, motor controls, PLC, HMI, data systems, and factory control infrastructure (servers, PC’s, and networks). Additionally, the Senior Controls Technician also directs the modification and installation of control systems and facilitates the transfer of knowledge of control systems and electrical projects. The Senior Controls Technician is responsible to identify, prioritize, plan, and execute day-to-day activities with little or no supervision. Responsibilities could include the technical development of other Controls Technicians.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and recommend changes to improve plant performance utilizing existing or new control systems. Make program modifications in PLC’s logic, HMI’s programs, and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance.

• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing a working knowledge of control system programs and tools required to troubleshoot PLC’s, HMIs, and VFD/servo systems including electrical schematics, programming software, meters, and other electrical test equipment.

• Train and assist technicians to troubleshoot, repair, replace and commission all electrical control devices including AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids power supplies and indicator lights. All PLC/HMI hardware including processors, discrete and analog I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, I/O hardware, and operator interfaces,

• Act as technical resource to operations, maintenance on controls related issues. Assist operations and maintenance associates to meet daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.

• Execute to KPI’s related to Factory Controls & IT infrastructure, Services and Solutions to include Performance, Availability and Functionality Metrics

• Prepare job aids, user documentation, systems documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials for plant automation systems.

Context and Scope:

• Owner of the Factory Controls & IT Infrastructure in assigned area

• Accountable for Implementation of Factory Controls & IT Projects

• Supervise the work activities of outside contractors, controls technicians, and other associates with the installation of instrumentation, PLC based control systems, and PC based operator interfaces

• Interact with Maintenance Department in order to solve/define Improvements

• Engage in Regional and Global Factory Controls & IT Infrastructure related Projects if necessary

• Oversee/Execute Engineering Projects by overseeing the design of control systems utilizing standardized design methodologies

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

Minimum

• 2-year Technical Degree (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation) OR 3 - 5 years Factory Controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution.

• Possess or can obtain Operational Electrical Qualification Certificate (must be able to work independently on live electrical panels)

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation) OR 6 - 10 years of Factory Controls & IT experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel

• Server Administration knowledge

• Virtual Infrastructure Administration knowledge

• Equipment Architecture knowledge

• Knowledge of databases such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and database connectivity using ODBC and Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent automation software

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks PDM

• Good understanding of interfacing with PLC's, scales, display devices, and any other controls-related devices

• Understanding of networks

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package.

• To be respected and valued.

• The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.

• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.

Qualifications Drives Results; Plans and Aligns; Manages Complexity; Ensures Accountability; Courage; Communicates Effectively

Req ID R153725