Controls Technical Specialist II

At Nestlé Purina PetCare, we’re a “safety first” culture, driven by a zero accident, zero defect, zero waste mentality. As a Controls Tech Specialist II, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system control’s data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment, and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.

Work Schedule: The position will be assigned to either 2nd shift (3:00 PM-11:00 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM-7:00 AM)

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting of automation systems and provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to the maintenance staff.
• Execute plant projects and capital projects through conception to completion.
• Maintain an up-to-date and complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation.
• Coordinate and implement control system software upgrades.
• Perform Network Administration and Data Administration tasks for networked, PC based, control systems related equipment.
• Develop, read, and interpret all electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and programs essential to plant operation; provide updates as necessary.
• Must be available for on-call rotation during off hours.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 5+ years’ applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI-systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments

OR

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 3+ years’ applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI-systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what’s never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness-We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven., Our factory in Crete, Nebraska is one of the area’s largest manufacturers and among the largest wet pet food facilities in the country. Together, we proudly produce over 1k tons of pet food each day, including trusted brands like Alpo, Nestlé Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Friskies, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets. As we work together to feed pets nationwide, we also care for the environment through water conservation, renewable electricity, and zero waste for disposal. Located just 25 miles from Lincoln, our associates enjoy big-city amenities with a short commute to the close-knit community of Crete., Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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