Company Overview

Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions across the world.

General Statement of Duties

This position is responsible for keeping process control systems and software in proper working condition.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain and troubleshoot software programs for process control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet and DeviceNet, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Assist in developing specifications for instrumentation, controls, and electrical components. Read and interpret software control logic, electrical diagrams, manuals, and drawings.
• Perform installation, maintenance, testing and calibration of transmitters, gauges, control valves, transducers, probes, level switches, pressure switches, temperature switches, flow meters, and associated equipment that send and receive data.
• Comply with arc flash, confined space, hot work, LOTO procedures and policies. • Attend technical conferences and seminars to maintain knowledge of control system processes and procedures.
• Communicate technical issues and project timelines with leadership, operations, and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems.
• Help train and develop shift maintenance mechanics on controls systems concepts and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computer software and control system applications used in a Tube bending facility (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Allen-Bradley, Ignition, Opto22, Kuka, etc.).
• Must be a team player capable of working on multiple projects, must take initiative with assignments and be proactive with safety, and add value in group projects.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Allen Bradley Studio 500 PLC's and PLC components.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Kuka and Fanuc Robotics system components and controls.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, modify, and program AB HMI components.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• Industrial electrical distribution systems with hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 120/208/240vac 3-phase, 277/480vac 3-phase, and 24VDC systems.
• Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify multiple Industrial Ethernet networks and VLANs including cabling, unmanaged and managed switches, and all other associated devices.
• Ability to execute project tasks assigned. Job title Controls Systems Technician Reports to Maintenance Manager
• Reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and modify drawings both mechanical and electrical.
• Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems (Ignition) and KPI's.
• Ability to train others with lesser skills.
• Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility.
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates degree in electronic technology or related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience.
  

Physical Requirements

• Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Due to a large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties also may involve, a variety of physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing, working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy machinery. The noise level in the work environment can vary but hearing protection is required.
• You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms. Work may be performed in cold and/or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty.
• Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive and collaborative communication with co-workers and work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required.
• The ability to perform these requirements is necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Nelson Global Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

If you need an accommodation to apply for this opening, please reach out to our HR Department at 704-498-1733.