Process Controls Technician

Process Controls Technician

Jost Chemical is seeking an ambitious, hard-working individual to join the Jost Engineering Team!

Are you looking for a career at a fast-paced environment, where your hard work and dedication will pay off? Are you a team player, who sets goals to get the job done and would like to use your skills to grow with a great company?

Then, this position is right for you!

Process Controls Technician

Position: Full time

Our offer:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plan Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance after 60 days.
• 3% Safe Harbor contribution to your 401k.
• Up to a 4% Discretionary Match (like a profit-sharing contribution) to your 401k.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees eligible after 90 days of continuous employment.
• 9 Company Paid Holidays (72 hours) each year.
• Uniforms Provided
• Foot Protection- annual allowance for all laboratory, maintenance and production employees.
• 24-hour access to our free, on-site fitness center.
• We provide Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Jost Chemical is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. We consider applicants, and make all employment decisions, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Overview

• Works under general supervision of the Engineering Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment.
• Works as part of the Project Engineering Team to design, oversee construction, and startup the electrical components of Capital Projects
• Works with Production and Engineers and Line Operators to provide day-to-day support of the control system components for the production facility
• This is an on-site position with 0% Travel requirements

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineers, electricians, operators and others during all phases of projects from conception through commissioning
• Create and modify PLC and HMI programs
• Work with production to resolve control system and instrumentation issues.
• Design, implement, maintain and improve control system architecture, software, instrumentation, and networking equipment for chemical manufacturing plant
• Purchase equipment from vendors
• Assist with the electrical construction installation and configuration of control devices
• Review technical drawings and specifications of electrical equipment and ensure that installations conform to standards
• Investigate operational complaints, determine nature and extent of problems and recommend remedial measures (be an effective troubleshooter)
• Keep abreast of new technology developments to achieve best practices and improve and optimize new and existing control systems
• Operate AutoCAD design software to design and draw panel layouts, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams

Requirements

• Degree or Certificate in Control Systems Technology or similar program and/or experience
• Experience:
  • Required:
    • Internship/work experience in a manufacturing facility
  • Preferred:
    • 2-5 years working in Manufacturing or Control Systems-related field

• Knowledge of:
  • Required:
    • Principles, methods and knowledge of electrical systems and PLC controls
    • Knowledge of 4-20 mA and 120VAC control circuits and troubleshooting experience
    • Effective application of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code) standards
    • Some experience with computer programming (any language)
    • Knowledge of Electrical Drawings (panel layouts, motor schematics, wiring diagrams)
    • Chemical Plant or Manufacturing experience
  • Preferred:
    • Knowledge of P&IDs
    • Experience with PLC and/or DCS and HMI software
    • AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical (basic level)
    • Plant 3D experience (basic level)

• Skill in:
  • Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at the same time
  • Effective at following and helping to establish standardized documentation
  • Working effectively in a team environment, including collaboration between manufacturing, maintenance and engineering groups
  • Responding to rapidly changing demands

• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Develop creative solutions to problems
  • Meet deadlines
  • Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical
  • Perform field investigations and provide recommendations
  • Maintain a proactive and positive attitude

Current Openings for Process Controls Technician Jobs at Jost Chemical Co.