The Controls Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient performance of the automated plant processes, systems and lines. They must be multi-crafted with a heavy emphasis on software and control systems. Their work includes on-line troubleshooting and repair, planned work, continuous improvement, capital projects, maintenance projects and training of other technicians and plant operators. Their activities are driven by area performance and planned work order requests. Controls Technicians are responsible to identify, prioritize, plan and execute day-to-day activities with little or no supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• The ability to operate, troubleshoot various pieces of equipment
• The ability to evaluate and complete quality checks and document results using data base collection system
• Adhere to all Mars Safety Rules & Regulations to ensure a safe workplace
• Comply with Mars Petcare Quality and Food Safety Practices, GMPs, and other Food Safety and Regulatory Standards to ensure we manufacture a quality product
• Comply with Mars Supply Excellence principles and standards
• Any other duties assigned by your line manager
• Must have the ability to flex schedule within the defined overtime policy to achieve business needs
• Maintain the software infrastructure of the site.
• Develop new technologies to support changing and outdated software systems.
• Troubleshoot and fix malfunctioning software systems when other resources are unable to correct the problems.
• Be a resource to the Commissioning, Validation, and Start-up (CVS) process for projects and equipment installations.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities (Lean manufacturing, Kaizen)
• Hire, schedule and manage activities of contractors for modifications, additions, heavy construction and highly specialized labor performed on assigned equipment or systems.
• This position and all site associates are responsible for quality and food safety.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience maintaining electrical control and mechanical systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment.
• Demonstrated experience working with Programmable Controllers
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation and controls
• 480 Volt, Three Phase power distribution and motor controls

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.