Controls System Specialist - Chester, VA

Details: The Controls Systems Specialist (CSS) will ensure that Safety comes first in all Facilities efforts. This position will provide proper training to the Facility Technicians on device troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, design/implement/document control solutions for material handling systems, act as a liaison for internal and external resources, and be on call as needed. This position requires strong project management skills, effective communication skills, be self directed, and have the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment. The following roles and responsibilities are required for a successful CSS: • Perform Allen Bradley (A&B) PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and Control View HMI. • Follow change management process and develop ad-hoc PLC ladder code change using Rockwell RSLogix family IDE’s (5000 preferred. • Familiarization with A&B PLC processers (CompactLogix and ControlLogix preferred) and input/output modules. Knowledge of other non-A&B control systems such as OPTO, Crisplant and Buschman BOSS would be a plus. • Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematic and conveyor layout drawings. • Work with IT, FC Software and Operations Engineering tp develop and update controls knowledge and training document for the facilities team. • Be responsible for incident follow-up, root cause analysis and documentation. • Actively participate in the Control System SharePoint site development and weekly conference calls. Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated on the SharePoint site. • Actively participate in local or network level control projects and Kaizens. Up to 10% of travel may be required. Physical Demands: • Lift and move totes up to 49 pounds each • Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head • Occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds during site visits • Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists • Walking in the FC and around area with great frequency; facilities are over a quarter mile in length • Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation • Ability to work in construction /distribution environments that may be noisy, unlit, unheated, not air-conditioned • Continual standing and/or walking an average of 5 miles daily • Able to access all areas of building (ascending and descending ladders, stairs, etc.) Operation Support & Customer Service: • Promoting and conduct good housekeeping practices • Dedicated to supporting production by working in a safe, customer focused manner • Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric?2+ years of control system working experience in Allen Bradley PLC based controls design, development, implementation and support. • Flexibility with work hours and days. (24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation, including holidays). • Position is required to be on-call, including holidays and weekends. • Experience with email and MS Excel • Experience in Allen Bradley (A&B) PLC control level issue diagnosis using ladder logic and Control View HMI. • 2+ years AutoCAD work experience on control layout design and schemetic. • Up to 10% of regional travel is required. • High school diploma or equivalentPreferred Qualifications: •A 2 year professional electrical training degree or a 4 year BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields. • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize different projects and work load. • Proven ability to communicate effectively, (written and verbally) with peers, management, contractors and vendors. • Self-motivated and customer-centric Amazon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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