Controls Technician

Weir ESCO

Newton, MS

Onsite-3rd Shift – 9 PM - 5 AM

Purpose of Role: Installing, maintain, and troubleshoot, automation and control systems. Provide technical support for electrical issues related to these systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical Schematic Analysis: Interpreting and understanding electrical schematics to identify and analyze system components and connections.
• Control System Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and rectifying issues with motor starter controls, power circuits, and safety circuits to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
• PLC Programming and Optimization: Programming, troubleshooting, and enhancing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) logic to streamline automation processes and improve efficiency.
• Sensor Systems Calibration and Design: Calibrating and designing systems for various sensors including level sensors, temperature controllers, pressure transmitters, and speed sensors to maintain accurate measurements and control.
• Maintenance Support and Training: Maintenance personnel by troubleshooting control-related issues, conducting repairs, and delivering training sessions to enhance their skills and knowledge base.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Related field desired, but will consider equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in Industrial Controls is required. This experience should encompass working with control systems in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers (PLCs) experience is required.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC is required.
  
  

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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