Controls Technician

<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"6f28a764-98fc-5dc0-b153-c998d62c4801|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Calibri",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri,Times New Roman",335551500,"3355443",469775450,"VE Body",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"VEBody",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}">About Vulcan Elements</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Integrity.</span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">As a Controls Technician you </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">will</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body"> h</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">elp keep Vulcan Elements’ running Durham pilot reliable while making its controls changes easier to execute and trace. You will troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and carry out routine logic, HMI, recipe, and parameter changes while working directly with the Pilot Operations Controls Engineer.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">R</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">esponsibilities:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"b57b8454-9339-56ce-a5e2-aeeb804a18f1|1","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469777841,"Calibri",469777842,"Calibri",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Calibri",469769226,"Calibri,Times New Roman",335551500,"3355443",469775450,"VE List",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"VEList",335572020,"1",469777462,"170",469777927,"0",469777928,"1",335559740,"252",201341983,"0",335559739,"60",134233279,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}">Provide first-line controls support: </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Diagnose PLC, HMI, I/O, drive, instrument, and industrial communication issues with the pilot controls team and equipment vendors.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Implement and test routine PLC logic, HMI screen, tag, recipe, and parameter </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">improvements/</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">changes within an agreed scope; escalate larger design changes </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">as needed.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Document the reason for each change, its approval, the version installed, test results, and the updated as-is code or screen record.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Read electrical drawings and controls documentation to support troubleshooting, then update affected I/O lists and controls records after changes.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Coordinate change windows and return-to-service checks with the Controls Engineer and production team.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Support the two electrical Controls Technicians with code-level diagnosis while drawing on their field wiring and instrumentation </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">expertise</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">determined</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List"> by the needs of the business.</span></span></em><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">Qualifications</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":120,"335559740":264}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled industrial equipment and reading ladder logic; ability to work with structured text or learn it quickly.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}">High school diploma/GED </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Experience making and testing PLC or HMI changes in a running production environment.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Ability to trace a fault across program logic, I/O, field devices, and operator displays using electrical schematics and standard troubleshooting tools.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Diligent</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List"> change documentation and the judgment to recognize when </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">proposed</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List"> modification</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List"> need engineering review.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Ability to use a digital multimeter and other electrical troubleshooting tools</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Soldering and wiring</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p><em><span data-contrast="none">Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">Preferred </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">q</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE Body">ualifications:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Experience configuring HMI screens, tags, recipes, or operating parameters.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Familiarity with Ignition or another industrial SCADA platform.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Industrial panel wiring, instrument, or drive troubleshooting experience.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Digital schematic generation and reading</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Networking infrastructure installations</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="VE List">Experience with basic power tools</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":60,"335559740":252,"469777462":[170],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Physical and Environmental Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The position requires regular presence on the production floor and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy. The role also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Employees must be able to complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks, and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p>