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PLC Control Specialist

  • sector

    Engineering

  • location

    IL, US

  • type

    Permanent

consultant

Ben Cranston

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Controls Engineer / PLC Controls Engineer / Senior Controls Engineer required for a manufacturer of pipes and tubing, offering a range of products for construction, energy, and industrial applications.

 

The successful Controls Engineer / PLC Controls Engineer / Senior Controls Engineer will have 5+ years’ experience as a Controls Engineer

 

Package

$110,000 - $140,0000

10% bonus

Plus other benefits

 

Controls Engineer / PLC Controls Engineer Responsibilities

Oversee and optimize plant systems for safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Evaluate site conditions and gather data for upcoming projects in collaboration with the team.

Develop and customize PLC and drive programming for Allen Bradley, SAF, and Rexroth components.

Address safety issues related to mill hazards, electrical systems, and programming promptly.

Support the specification and integration of control devices like PLCs, sensors, and VFDs.

Prepare bills of materials, purchase requests, and technical documentation for Maintenance Manager approval.

Assist or lead site personnel and contractors during construction and start-up phases.

Review project proposals, RFQs, and supplier bids, and provide recommendations.

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues with maintenance and operations teams.

Maintain and improve plant-wide production control systems and manage software change records.

 

Controls Engineer / PLC Controls Engineer Requirements

5+ years experience working in a similar position -  Controls Engineer / PLC Controls Engineer / Senior Controls Engineer

Experience with PLC programming – Allen Bradley

Experience with HMI systems – PanelView/Wonderware

Working knowledge of ESA code

Experience as AC/DC program manager

Proficient with AutoCAD for creating and modifying drawings

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