Job Description:

Senior Controls TechnicianColumbus, Ohio- KKC

Rotating Shift- Candidates must be able to work a rotating shift. Shift rotates between 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. Additional shift rotation details will be provided in the interview process

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Works on rotating shift basis as an integral part of a specific rotating team
•    Supports operational team with day to day improvement and troubleshooting of software applications and PLC controls with maximum focus on increased reliability
•    Electrical and controls support for operations and maintenance 
•    Perform predictive and preventive maintenance
•    Interpret and maintain electrical schematics
•    Implement small scope projects in assigned areas
•    Identify, design and implement controls improvement solutions
•    Interface with contractors, vendors, engineering, maintenance and operations
•    Perform root cause analysis on process interruptions
•    Work with engineering on specific electrical and or controls projects from design to startup, including HMI and PLC programming, installation, checkout, start-up and training
•    Provide on shift – plant wide support (including overtime coverage for vacancies) for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolution of Level I (PLC/Servos) and Level II  (HMI) system related problems

QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Training:
•    Must have High School Diploma
•    Associate of Applied Science in electrical / electronic or related technical training preferred
•    Industrial controls training / certification preferred

Industrial Technical Experience:
•    5 years industrial maintenance experience desired
•    5 years industrial controls experience desired

Preferred Software Systems Experience:
•    MSSQL Databases
•    PLC Programming
•    HMI software
•    Computer operating systems
•    Virtual PC environments
•    Batching process control systems

Hardware Systems Experience:

Maintain, troubleshoot, install, and upgrade the following:Plant Controls Ethernet Network Plant Controls PLC NetworksComputer HardwareProgrammable Logic ControllersVarious other controls devices (Servos, VFDs, instrumentation, etc.)Motors, motor control circuits, power distribution systems up to 600 VAC

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Strong organizational skills and self-directed capability
•    Demonstrated capability in the following controls systems

Electricity & motor controls including:

Variable Frequency DrivesServo Axis Motion Controllers/DrivesSoft Motor StartersMechanical Motor StartersMotor control centersHard wired electrical circuit troubleshootingControls & instrumentation includingDigital/Analog control and monitoringSolid state relays and switchesEquipment & system controls design includingLarge Process controls systems Machine level control systemsDemonstrated knowledge of Microsoft and Linux Server & Desktop Operating SystemsDemonstrated knowledge in configuration, installation, and troubleshooting of industrial networks including Ethernet routers, switches, and cablingWhat can you expect from Mars?Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.