Senior Controls Tech - Albany, GA at Mars, Incorporated in Albany, Georgia

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Controls Technician for our Albany, Georgia location.

The Senior Controls Technician is responsible for the development of control systems for automating manufacturing processes and wrapping systems in response to project requirements. Controls design includes developing control concepts, program design, coding and implementation, instrumentation selection and operator interface development. Additionally, the technician also directs the modification and installation of control systems; facilitates the transfer of knowledge of control systems and electrical projects; supports and maintain controls networks, web servers, data historian and operator interface systems.

What would be your key responsibilities?
• Achieve and maintain a high level of technical competency.
• Support engineering projects by designing control systems utilizing standardized design methodologies including Sequential Function Charts,

Data Flow Diagrams and SAMA diagrams.
• Develop and design new computer applications by preparing system flowcharts, report and screen layouts, source documents, and

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

automation systems.
• Direct the work activities of outside contractors, maintenance technicians, and other associates in the installation of instrumentation, PLC

based control systems, and PC based operator interfaces.
• Provide project planning and estimate moderately complex jobs.
• Act as technical resource to operations/maintenance on controls related issues including troubleshooting, analysis and recommending

practical corrective actions for control related problems.
• Identify opportunities and recommend changes to improve plant performance utilizing current control systems or by improving

current systems.
• Troubleshoot control system applications and make necessary modifications to get the systems up and running again.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and recommend practical corrective actions for control related problems.
• Train and support non-technical users on the use of plant floor automation systems.
• Use and follow all engineering standards when implementing projects.
• Provide input into site engineering standards for programming and systems design.
• Gather data and analyze information requirements in preparation for the design of Level II, batch control, data gathering, web, and

control systems.
• Perform programming, testing, and debugging for new systems as well as for the enhancement of existing systems.
• Modify and/or develop Wonderware applications to support engineering projects.
• Support the introduction to the plant of new control technologies such as device networks, modular I/O, PLC programming software, etc.
• Provide system management and administrative functions for PC and PLC networks, data historians, software version control and web based

data display systems. This includes maintenance, enhancements, procedures development, and troubleshooting.

What are we looking for?

• A two-year technical degree or equivalent is required minimum for consideration. A degree in controls/electrical/electronics is preferred,

including c ourses in computer science.
• Six years of control, electrical, or electronics experience including computer programming, systems analysis and design, electrical

or electronics production system troubleshooting, and problem resolution will be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
• Two years of this exposure must be in an industrial production environment similar to Mars manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot programs residing in the Modicon and Rockwell Automation PLC Control Systems in the plant.
• Must have a good understanding of interfacing with PLC's, scales and display devices.
• Basic experience in selecting and installation process instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

What can you expect from Mars?

• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package.
• 401(k) match
• If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!
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