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A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title:  Controls Technician

Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Date:  Nov 6, 2024
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 161170 - Clinton, Oklahoma, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

 

Job Summary

 

The Controls Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, support and improvement of the facilities plant floor control system. This would include the following:  being a Plant liaison with outside integrators and contractors to ensure the plant’s business needs are met on time and within budget; Training of the facilities maintenance resources and operating technicians during the startup of new or modified control systems and act as a resource for the maintenance team when technical issues are beyond their understanding and ability to resolve.  This position will also provide innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

 

  • Manage Input/Output checkout for new projects and process improvements

 

  • Maintain and modify PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility

 

  • Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures when they occur

 

  • Support the implementation of PLC programs for projects.

 

  • Install and use WonderWare SCADA software to support plant projects.

 

  • Maintain and upgrade the plant SCADA System

 

  • Manage change control and keep validation of plant PLC’s and SCADA system current

 

  • Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technician teams to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems.  Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Consultants to solve system related problems.

 

  • Provide on-call support for on-shift Technical Resources.

 

  • Work in conjunction with the Network administrator to maintain the Facility Controls Network (hardware and software). 

 

  • Understand and follow Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management.

 

 

Required qualifications:  

 

  • High School Diploma

  • 2 year Industrial Technology Certificate, Automation or Electrical Electronic Technology degree or equivalent work experience.

  • 2 years experience in developing and/or changing electrical schematics.

  • Must be capable of working at elevated heights and or confined space.

 

 Preferred Qualifications: 

 

  • BS or equivalent Engineering/Engineering Technology in Controls or Electrical discipline.

  • 5 years in PLC Field and General SCADA Programming Knowledge (with knowledge of WonderWare Intouch and Archestra Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PLC 5 and SLC 5/05 software)

  • MSsql

  • Industrial SQL and Wonderware Historian

  • AB Panelview

  • Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface

  • Robotic automation (Fanuc, UR, Okura, etc.)

 

 

 


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $60,000.00 - $82,000.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

  • Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
  • Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
  • Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
  • Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
  • Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
  • Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)


Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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