Controls Technician

Controls Technician – Permanent – Sherman, TX – $100,000 - $105,000.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Controls Technician in Sherman, TX.

Role Description

The Controls Technician is responsible for providing routine and emergency maintenance on electrical, electronic and pneumatic equipment used to collect, process, transmit, receive and record data, and regulate the operation of the final control elements in wastewater treatment processes; Individual will also be responsible to perform periodic inspections, testing, adjustments, calibrations and servicing activities necessary to assure the proper operation of process instrumentation and control systems in the wastewater treatment process; participate in the performance of periodic plant operational integrity and safety tests to verify the proper operation of fire detectors, hazardous and explosive gas detectors, process alarm instrumentation, protective monitoring systems, and computerized control system fault detection.

• Work in a safe manner that is in compliance with safety, environmental, and Facilities department policies and procedures.

• Support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements, and programs

• Responds to Facility Work Orders from building occupants.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair: Electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments used to indicate, record, or control operations.

• Perform acceptance tests of new equipment.

• Industrial fixed, rotating, and electrical equipment such as pumps, piping, valves, motors, and fans.

• Inspect the installation of equipment and systems for conformance with plans and specifications.

• Perform original design work required to implement analog and digital system modifications

• Prepare or modify existing operating and maintenance procedures.

• Order supplies and prepare maintenance service reports

• Use maintains, and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic test instruments.

• Inspect, evaluate accuracy, and calibrate / tune, if necessary, transmitters, controllers and other instrumentation used in process control systems.

• Perform specialized work related to control systems

• Support complex troubleshooting of facilities equipment and associated failures

• Partner with other Technicians and Management in identifying training requirements and safety procedures.

• Partner with Engineers and Technicians on various facilities projects

• Perform additional duties as assigned and assist other specialty areas as required.

• Must be on-call and work off-hours when necessary to maintain efficient operation of facilities.

• Consistently works on complex assignments with high degree of independence and initiative to resolve root cause.

• Work from technical manuals, specifications, drawings, schematics, and verbal instruction.

• Perform maintenance duties including maintaining Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, PM reports, troubleshooting reports and re-order, maintain and organize equipment spare parts.

• Update PM documents as necessary.

• Train personnel on equipment maintenance.

Skills & Requirements

• High School or Graduate from a Technical/Associates Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline.

• A minimum of five (5) years hands on work experience with the maintenance, calibration, and repairs of building automation systems. Must have the ability to troubleshoot systems to the board level and make required repairs up to and including system and panel level programming.

• Thorough working knowledge of control systems and plant operations to effectively program and service building automation controls as well as adjust settings from a laptop or a work station.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Semiconductor FAB systems and related equipment

• Demonstrated ability to operate computer programs including Microsoft Office, Excel, CMMS etc.

• Preventative maintenance software and automated building control systems knowledge a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation.

• Demonstrated work performance in an environment requiring high level of attention to detail and timeliness.

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize activities.

• Demonstrated mechanical abilities with experience in maintenance and operation of equipment

• Strong team player with ability to work well within a global team.

Benefits/Other Compensation:

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K.

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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