Controls Technician at Lamb Weston in Richland, Washington

Posted in Other about 2 hours ago.





Job Description:

Title: Controls Technician



About Lamb Weston



We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.


We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.


We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!


Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.



Job Description Summary



The Controls Technician I installs and maintains all plant control systems including instrumentation, automation/process control, SCADA, electrical and electronic components and industrial machinery and equipment including troubleshooting and diagnosing the problem.



Job Description



Key Accountabilities


  • Competency with plant PLC equipment, ability to specify PLC system resources, wire PLC equipment, build PLC programs that will properly control plant systems including start/stop functions, interlocking functions, equipment operational status, PID loop control, valve control, and other PLC control schemes.

  • Competency with Programming of PLC Control Systems including Rockwell Automation.

  • Advanced working knowledge of HMI programming, setup, and troubleshooting.

  • Advanced working knowledge of SCADA systems and supporting software such as OPC.

  • Advanced understanding of the Controls device network and protocols such as Ethernet TCP/IP.

  • Ability to do network management.

  • Advanced working knowledge of Rockwell Plant Pax programming.

  • Advanced working knowledge and management of Thin Manager Server and Client software

  • Advanced troubleshooting skills of lower voltage systems and multiple types of instrumentation.

  • Advanced knowledge of both AC and DC power systems and devices.

  • Advanced working knowledge low voltage 480V electrical system & 5 V electronic system as well.

  • Advanced understanding of variable frequency drives (VFD) including installation and setup.




Basic & Preferred Qualifications



Skills & Experience


  • High School diploma or equivalent required

  • Two-Three years or technical degree in related field or equivalent experience required

  • Must have knowledge of electricity, general maintenance skills and ability through supervision in plant training, self-study, or approved formal training programs in the following areas: electricity, control systems, and plant maintenance.

  • Must have basic mechanical skills.

  • Must have proven troubleshooting skills and abilities

  • Must be able to effectively communicate, use prints, diagrams, operating instructions, and good understanding of technical manuals.

  • Must be able to work any shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) and any day of the week, including weekends. Must be able to work overtime as required by the production and maintenance schedules.

  • Ability to work in a safe manner and apply safety policies and procedures to work tasks.

  • Be able to perform tasks safely while using various tools and while working on a variety of equipment.

  • Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work environment and function effectively in a team.

  • Ability to carry out instructions.

  • Communicate verbally with supervisory personnel as authorized.




Industry-Competitive Benefits



Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:


  • Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision


  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts


  • Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program


  • Paid Time Off


  • Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance


  • Family-Friendly Employee events


  • Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services




Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.


Job Requisition ID: Req-255780

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 11/02/2024



Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
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