Senior PLC Technician at The Andersons Inc in Upper Sandusky, Ohio

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for ensuring instrumentation and control equipment and systems are kept in working order, monitored, and maintained for use within an industrial facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, calibrate, test and repair plant instrumentation and controls to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.


• Perform trouble shooting and analytical activities to determine equipment issues or malfunctions.


• Develop and implement solutions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.


• Specify, procure, and install PLC hardware & other instruments. Write and download ladder logic to ensure safe and efficient operation of the site.


• Provide technical advice, educate, and train users and management on usage and settings to maximize productivity and efficiency. Serve as a controls technical and training resource for management, supervisors, and staff. When necessary, work closely with private control system design and engineering teams.


• Interpret and modify drawing, schematics, and diagrams for various processes.


• Maintain efficient documentation and records on operations and activities; coordinate and prepare a variety of reports as needed.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Has developed proficiency in a range of processes or procedures through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience


• Completes a variety of atypical assignments


• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments


• Works with a limited degree of supervision


• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate's Degree preferred


• 3-5 years' relevant experience required

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.

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