Automation & Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Arclin

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission‑critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

Automation Technician III Job, Winnfield, LA

Arclin, Inc. is currently seeking an Automation Technician III Job for our Winnfield, LA facility. This position is responsible for providing instrumentation, automation, electrical and mechanical expertise to the manufacturing operation. This position is also required to maintain a knowledge base of automation systems and computer hardware/software packages for the implementation of automation in manufacturing processes and to provide assistance to the manufacturing site in the maintenance and development of general instrumentation and automated control systems for resin/formaldehyde, paper treating and other processes in an effort to enhance overall productivity.

Automation Technician III Job Requirements:

• Advises Plant Engineer, Production Department supervisors, Plant Maintenance Team, and Corporate Automation Engineering of necessary instrumentation PLC upgrades, modifications and work cooperatively to schedule these activities.

• Install, program and maintain, Variable Frequency Drives, PLCs and all plant instrumentation and controls.

• Align plant site automation control systems with the Arclin quality control systems and software to ensure continuity of data

• Coordinates and performs calibrations for all the instruments as per the documented schedules and maintains the records in a professional manner

• Completes work assigned by the Plant Engineer or designee.

• Participates in MOCs, HAZOPS and functional description reviews.

• Maintains an automation control system knowledge base in both batch and continuous processes.

• Generates and maintains documentation associated with control systems such as ladder logic and wiring diagrams

Automation Technician III Job Qualifications:

• Associate’s/Bachelor’s preferred, but consideration will be awarded to non-degreed candidates with practical experience

• CCST, Red Seal, ICET certification is a plus; successful completion of Arc Flash will be required once in the position if not already attained.

• 7+ years exposure to industrial electrical systems such as switch gear and/or motor control systems

• AB RS Logix 5000, Control Logix, Powerflex drive, HMI/SCADA experience is a plus.

• Experience installing, calibrating, configuring & troubleshooting process instrumentation such as pressure, temperature and flow from Rosemount, Micromotion, and/or Endress & Howser is a plus

• Knowledge of PCs, LANs, computer hardware and software installation and support.

• Understanding of DC and AC drive systems.

• Knowledge of quality control/ISO 9000 management systems.

• Sound knowledge of electrical systems, switching, and Arc Flash.

• Technical problem solving abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff and corporate engineering functions.

• Ability to handle Field work, such as wiring, component installation, instrumentation calibrations; Working in confined spaces to install/repair equipment; some lifting (computers, valves, instruments)