Process Control Technician
3 days ago
Fort Worth
Why Work With Us: We offer a best-in-class work environment for our team, supporting their professional growth while providing a challenging, exciting, and safe workplace. From offering a robust benefits package to generous annual performance bonuses, PTO, and more, we live our core values—teamwork, resiliency, and integrity—reflecting our long-term commitment to our employees, communities, and the environment. Position Overview: We are seeking a Process Control Technician Specialist to provide hands-on support for the process control systems that drive our metal, alloy, and component-making facility. This role is designed for a skilled technician with experience in troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, and industrial process control systems.The ideal candidate will support daily plant operations, lead equipment-based improvements, and contribute to the implementation of OPEX projects and continuous improvement initiatives across a complex, high-tech manufacturing environment. Essential Duties: • Provide hands-on technical support for plant process control systems, including routine checks, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment or system faults., • Provide daily technical support for plant process control systems, including troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and safety systems to ensure smooth and safe operations., • Respond to process control-related issues as part of an on-call rotation,including after-hours support as needed., • Assist in implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures for process control systems and support response protocols., • Support troubleshooting efforts led by engineers to minimize downtime and ensure continuous improvement of system performance., • Document and report system issues,maintenance actions, and resolution outcomes to engineering leadership., • Perform routine inspections of process control equipment to identify and report wear,potential failure points, or improvement opportunities., • Support continuous improvement (CI) and OPEX projects by implementing changes to process control systems, improving equipment functionality, and reducing downtime., • Perform hands-on installation, testing, and calibration of process control components—such as instrumentation, control panels, and field devices., • Read, interpret, and redline electrical schematics, P&IDs, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams for existing or modified systems., • Support the programming, configuration, and maintenance of process control platforms including Rockwell (Studio 5000), FactoryTalk View, and Siemens TIA Portal., • Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance of process control systems; perform software backups, maintain change logs, and document all control system activities., • Interface regularly with operators, maintenance, engineering, and EHS teams to ensure process control systems meet operational and safety requirements., • Assist with commissioning and startup of new or modified process control systems, ensuring compliance with performance specifications., • Use diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers) to test and troubleshoot control signals and communications., • Collaborate with other technicians, operators, and engineering staff to support safe, efficient plant operations., • Support training efforts for maintenance and operations staff to improve system knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities. Basic Qualifications: • Associate degree or equivalent technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field., • 3+ years of hands-on experience working with PLC and HMI-based process control systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment., • Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and modifying control system documentation such as electrical drawings and schematics., • Hands-on experience with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, or similar process control platforms., • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP., • Comfortable working in an industrial environment with chemical,mechanical, and thermal processes., • Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, loop calibrators, and signal simulators. Desired Qualities: • 5+ years of process control or automation experience in a manufacturing setting., • Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership of process control-related issues., • Strong troubleshooting skills with an analytical approach to solving electrical/control problems., • Familiarity with robotics, vision systems, or motion control technologies is a plus., • Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and adapting to dynamic production demands., • Basic CAD skills for modifying electrical schematics (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)., • Knowledge of SCADA systems and virtualized environments is a plus., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to clearly document work and collaborate across departments., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Outlook.