PLC, Controls Specialist

Akkodis is seeking a PLC, Controls Specialist for a Fulltime position with a client located in Rochelle, IL (Hybrid). Ideally looking for applicants ability to work with AutoCad to create & modify drawings and strong ability to read prints and strong PLC ability (Allen Bradly) and HMI experience (PanelView/Wonderware).

Salary Range: $100K-$120K/Annum The salary may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Job Description
Client seeks an Electrician/Controls Specialist for our facility based in Rochelle, IL. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this Electrician/Controls Specialist will be responsible for improving designs of existing machinery and facilities under direction of the Plant Manager. This individual will assist in the development, design and completion of capital projects; create methods and machinery for continuous improvement within the plant. They will lead the strategic electrical projects for reliability, cost savings, quality, and safety in addition to maintaining plant software and backups for MES and PLC systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor Plant systems, analyze performance, and initiate action for optimization to achieve Plant goals for safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
• Study conditions at site and work with others as necessary to gather data and pertinent information for upcoming projects.
• Perform custom PLC & Drive programming for Allen Bradley, SAF and Rexroth Components
• Address safety issues in a timely fashion with regard to mill hazards, electrical issues and programming.
• Assist with specification and integration of control devices such as PLCs, sensors, transmitters, transducers, relays, VFDs, operator interface devices etc.
• Prepare bills of material, purchase requisitions, as built drawings and specifications to complete assignments to be approved by the Maintenance Manager.
• Assist (lead as required) site employees and/or contractors during construction, verification, and start-up.
• Review project related proposals, RFQ's and bids from suppliers; and make recommendations to the Maintenance Manager.
• Work with maintenance and operations to solve equipment problems.
• Maintain, monitor, and improve production control equipment (PLC's, Drives, etc.....) plant wide.
• Manage records regarding all system software changes and communicate any changes to affected employees
• Shift work as required.
• Strong working knowledge of ESA Code
• Preform other duties as assigned

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 5 years full time experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and written ability
• Strong leadership and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work with AutoCad to create & modify drawings and strong ability to read prints
• Strong computer skills
• Strong PLC ability (Allen Bradly) and HMI experience (PanelView/Wonderware).
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role
• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• 401K

• PTO/Paid Holidays

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy .

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.