Electrical Controls Technician

This position is based out of our Bardstown, KY bottling location.

What the Role Is

The Electrical Controls Technician will serve as the expert in the development of manufacturing and material handling systems involving programming, machine controls, and troubleshooting with a specific focus on high quality products, employee involvement, continuous improvement and profitability. The Electrical Controls Technician will work closely with production, maintenance and engineering teams to support new and improved processes. The Technician will provide support for distilling operations, bottling operations, and automated warehousing operations. Position will predominately be scheduled to work first shift, but depending on organizational needs, coverage occasionally may be required for evening shifts and weekends.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Identify, develop, and implement electrical control systems and modifications for a wide variety of manufacturing production equipment. This will include distillery operations, material handling systems, and bottling operations.

• Programming of PLC machine controls including but not limited to Allen Bradley, Allen Bradley Panelview, Panelview Plus, HMIs, and Schneider Electric HMIs

• Troubleshoot and repair controls on production equipment in a timely manner

• Provide electrical control support to production equipment and processes

• Consult, develop, and train Industrial Maintenance Technicians and Apprentices in electrical and electronic applications including robotics, conduit and electrical wiring, control wiring, relay logic, ladder logic, motor controls, PLC troubleshooting, panel-view troubleshooting, OEM operator interface modules and AC/DC motor troubleshooting

• Prioritize repair efforts to minimize impact on production downtime when faced with multiple equipment issues

• Ensure safety compliance to OSHA and company guidelines

Who You Are

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline. Equivalent industry experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Electrical, Electronics, Controls/Industrial Automation, Computer Programming, and/or System Maintenance
• Advanced proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting applications
• Experience with network setup and troubleshooting and virtual machine familiarity
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Technical - Electrical and Controls Experience with the following:

(1) Allen-Bradley ControlLogix5000 Hardware

(2) Allen-Bradley ControlLogix5000 Ladder Logic Programming

(3) RSview (Factory Talk) HMI

(4) DeviceNet

(5) Ethernet

(6) Allen-Bradley Powerflex40 VFDs

(7) 480V 3 Phase Power

(8) Control System Diagrams and Schematics

(9) Material Handling Equipment

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Strong communication skills for interaction with all levels of the organization
• Strong teamwork approach with employees and other departments
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Good project management skills and ability to organize multiple projects
• Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office and PLC applications

Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a distilled spirits industry

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing duties of the job, the employee is required to:

• Stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
• FSA/HSA
• 401K match
• EAP
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.