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Specialty Granules, Inc. Controls Technician - Co-op in Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 22294 Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.
Job Description: SUMMARY The Controls Technician Co-op is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the industrial controls field. This co-op position will allow students to work directly with plant control systems, gaining experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and project implementation. The candidate will play an active role in electrical safety and training, supporting the plant's instrumentation and electrical teams. This role is ideal for a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a passion for technology.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES * Assist with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant electrical and controls equipment. * Support the installation and demolition of electrical systems throughout the plant * Assist with maintaining and updating plant systems, including logic and PLC programs. * Manage and document system software changes, ensuring all affected employees are informed of updates. * Adheres to safety standards and regulations, keeping equipment in an electrically safe condition. * Participate in the installation of new improvement projects across the plant. * Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
Level Based Competencies * Adaptability * Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills * Safety Focus * Communication * Managing Relationships * Planning and Organizing * Continuous Improvement * Execution * Work Standards
Technical knowledge/skills * Assist with basic analysis, documentation, and design support for electrical and control system projects. * Help prepare materials and learn about the process of capital request preparation and project installations. * Shadow senior technicians during the start-up, checkout, debugging, and installation of electrical systems. * Support process evaluation efforts and provide assistance with minor equipment modifications under supervision. * Gain exposure to the fundamentals of PLC programs, including assisting with basic maintenance tasks and switch installations.
Education/Experience Currently enrolled in a high school technical program, with coursework or hands-on experience in industrial technology, electrical systems, or automation.
Dimensions No. of direct reports: 0 No. of indirect reports: 0 Budget Responsibility: None Travel Requirements: Plant based, no travel Working Conditions: hot, cold, dusty, dirty Physical Requirements: must be able to bend, stoop, climb ladders, work at heights, and be able to lift up to 50lbs.
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At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.
Specialty Granules LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).