Automation and Controls Specialist

1 week ago

Greenville, South Carolina, United States West Fraser Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation and Controls Technician to join our team at West Fraser. As an Automation and Controls Technician, you will play a key role in the expansion of our automation and predictive controls capabilities by providing remote technical support for our daily operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor the status of critical devices, including electrical and mechanical components, circuitry, controls, robotics, and other manufacturing machinery, and assist in service, repair, and calibration of these devices.
  • Analyze and identify causes of system issues and assist in breakdown recovery.
  • Assist in set-up of new and replacement equipment.
  • Provide programming support for day-to-day process changes.
  • Troubleshoot as needed in coordination with onsite technicians.
  • Answer and log system issues or requests for assistance from automated system monitors or mill manufacturing staff.
  • Assist in upgrading facilities to conform to enhanced automation and digitization standards, including providing onsite support of infrastructure installation and commissioning.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Implement and maintain West Fraser Analytics System (NAS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Model Predictive Control (MPC), and Rockwell ECO System across all facilities.
  • Support West Fraser's mills with continuous improvement and project management objectives by developing PLC programs and HMIs in accordance with West Fraser standards and capital expense guidelines.
  • Provide data and support of mill level project analysis and execution.
  • Configure tags and templates for process data collection, trending, and reporting.
  • Audit changes in the mill automation environment.
  • Keep firmware and software revisions up to date.
Requirements
  • An Associate's degree, equivalent, or greater in Mechatronics, Industrial Electrical, Engineering Technology, or equivalent prior experience as a Technician with good programming/technical skills and prior OSB experience.
  • Highly collaborative, technology savvy, and willing to learn.
  • Experience with VMware ESX, virtualization, and other computer science fundamentals is preferred.
  • Proficient in programming and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controllers (preferably Rockwell ControlLogix).
  • Ability to visualize physical processes to remotely assist field personnel in set up and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with VB, SQL, Python, or Json programming is favorable.
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, the OSB and lumber manufacturing process.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to interpret and disseminate technical information to a wide range of skill sets and support roles.
  • Ability to work in shifts and variable schedules to support a 24/7 manufacturing schedule.
  • Ability to work well as a team and independently.
  • Traveling 20% or less to mill locations.
What We Offer
  • Benefits starting Day 1.
  • Competitive starting pay.
  • On-the-job training.
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within.
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution, employee stock purchase plan, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays.

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