Sr. Maintenance Technician - PLC
Niagara Bottling
- Opelika, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Develop lasting relationships with great people.
- Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
troubleshooting of 480VAC & 24VDC components. The Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC has strong
working knowledge of all operating systems in the plant including but not limited to Allen Bradley (AB),
B&R automation, Siemens, and Zenon. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC acts as a subject matter expert
on behalf of the plant in frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), plant operating systems and
data collection/system backups. Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC performs troubleshooting and repair of
facilities and auxiliary equipment and general electrical maintenance of the building and grounds. The
Sr. Maintenance Technician-PLC works directly with Maintenance Technicians, machine Operators,
Supervisors and Managers to resolve both electrical and mechanical issues. Sr. Maintenance
Technician-PLC develops and implements best practices aligned with Niagara’s maintenance strategies.
Through the use of preventative and predictive maintenance processes, the Sr. Maintenance Technician-
PLC champions continuous improvement efforts and assists with training in their focus areas.Essential Functions
- Adhere to and enforce highest standards in safety and good manufacturing practices plant-wide
- Train and lead Operators, Mechanics and Supervisors on technical procedures related to high-speed
- Work directly with plant leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous
- Rapid identification of machine problems to minimize equipment downtime with root cause
- Partner with other Sr. Maintenance Technician to resolve cross-functional problems
- Use of available software systems to analyze and identify issues to drive throughput
- Define requirements and lead overhaul efforts to rebuild equipment to like-new status during
- Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting
- Transfer knowledge to Niagara team members to develop operating and troubleshooting
- Create SOP’s for troubleshooting machines, and upload them to BDA system
- Regular and predictable attendance, as well as required on-call availability, are essential
- Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities,
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 6 Years – Experience in an electrical maintenance environment
- 6 Years – Experience in Position
- 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
- Effective communication of issues and solutions to cross-functional team members
- Ability to read and interpret schematics: electrical and instrumentation diagrams
- Familiarity with all basic hand tools, multi-meter and PLC Hardware (I/O modules, communication modules, CPUs and safety relays)
- Knowledgeable on RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7 and Factory Talk Studio
- Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within the automation and electrical area of the plant or machine center
- Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servomotors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi- bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments and levels of the organization
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ Years– Experience in an electrical maintenance environment
- 10+ Years – Experience working in Position
- 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
- 4 years of experience in troubleshooting one of the following operating systems: Allen
- 4 years of experience in an electro-mechanical role with Krones, Husky, Sidel, or other
- 1 year of experience leading and developing others on the functionality and repair of
- 2 years of experience creating process improvements or continuous improvement initiatives
- Skilled in layout and installation of electrical and communication lines
- Skilled working with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power
- Ability to read and interpret schematics: process and instrumentation diagrams
- Proficiency in troubleshooting one or more of the following automation systems: Allen
- Bradley (AB), B&R, and/or Siemens
- Working experience with RSLogix 5000, SIMATIC Step 7, and Factory Talk Studio
- Understanding of binary numbers and computer infrastructure
- Knowledge of COPA-Data Zenon, SEW Motion Studios, and/or B&R Automation Studios
- Lead Like an Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
- InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
- Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
- Minimum Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred:
- Associate's Degree in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: N/A
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required