Automation Process Control Technician
Red Star Yeast Company LLC (RSYC), a leader in the Yeast Manufacturing Industry, is now accepting resumes for the Process Control Technician position at our Cedar Rapids, IA! RSYC is a joint venture between Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and ADM, and is proud to have a state of the art facility that opened its doors in 2005 as the largest fresh yeast manufacturing facility in North America. The Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has been providing quality yeast products since 1853 and is the world leader in yeast and yeast extracts with a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:The primary purpose of the Process Control Technician is to maintain all equipment related to the Siemens supervision system that controls the plant. Also, assist in the design, programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation of the programs. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager, and in their absence, to the Technical Manager, but will receive direction from the Process Control Lead Technician.The ideal candidate will have the ability to demonstrate their proficiency in the key aptitudes of the role and the desire to push their programming capabilities and dive into critical error troubleshooting. Preferred candidates will have 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position and a college degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.Responsible for assisting in the design, programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation of plant automation systems.Work with maintenance, engineering, and production groups regarding the study, design, planning, and implementation of new programs or programs modifications as needed.Maintain all hardware and software related to plant automation systems. To include but not limited to PLC, SCADA, HMI, servers, computer hardware, network, communication cards, power supply, etc.Perform preventive maintenance on all related hardware (program backup, inspection, cleaning, etc).Responsible for the replacement and configuration of all equipment of the system.Responsible for tunings and adjustments of program parameters under the supervision of the Maintenance manager.Assist in the commissioning of new systems or program modifications.Perform troubleshooting and upgrades on other PLCs in the plant in collaboration with the electrical supervisor.Work with the electrical department on troubleshooting and resolution of problems related to plant automation systems.Train electrical technicians on Siemens PLC, programs and equipment.Assist the corporate IT group with plant IT issues as needed.
Title: Automation Process Control Technician
Salary: None
Description: Red Star Yeast Company LLC (RSYC), a leader in the Yeast Manufacturing Industry, is now accepting resumes for the Process Control Technician position at our Cedar Rapids, IA! RSYC is a joint venture between Lesaffre Yeast Corporation and ADM, and is proud to have a state of the art facility that opened its doors in 2005 as the largest fresh yeast manufacturing facility in North America. The Lesaffre Yeast Corporation has been providing quality yeast products since 1853 and is the world leader in yeast and yeast extracts with a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:The primary purpose of the Process Control Technician is to maintain all equipment related to the Siemens supervision system that controls the plant. Also, assist in the design, programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation of the programs. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Manager, and in their absence, to the Technical Manager, but will receive direction from the Process Control Lead Technician.The ideal candidate will have the ability to demonstrate their proficiency in the key aptitudes of the role and the desire to push their programming capabilities and dive into critical error troubleshooting. Preferred candidates will have 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position and a college degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.Responsible for assisting in the design, programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and documentation of plant automation systems.Work with maintenance, engineering, and production groups regarding the study, design, planning, and implementation of new programs or programs modifications as needed.Maintain all hardware and software related to plant automation systems. To include but not limited to PLC, SCADA, HMI, servers, computer hardware, network, communication cards, power supply, etc.Perform preventive maintenance on all related hardware (program backup, inspection, cleaning, etc).Responsible for the replacement and configuration of all equipment of the system.Responsible for tunings and adjustments of program parameters under the supervision of the Maintenance manager.Assist in the commissioning of new systems or program modifications.Perform troubleshooting and upgrades on other PLCs in the plant in collaboration with the electrical supervisor.Work with the electrical department on troubleshooting and resolution of problems related to plant automation systems.Train electrical technicians on Siemens PLC, programs and equipment.Assist the corporate IT group with plant IT issues as needed.
Requirements: Associate experience, Some College Coursework Completed education
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