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Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do challenging, exciting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from different backgrounds. Access the tools, training, and experience you need to impact our business, the planet positively, and, most importantly, your career. Being a Mars associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your day tomorrow.\nThe Senior Controls Technician is responsible for the efficient, safe, and reliable operating conditions of the site manufacturing control and electrical systems. The Senior Controls Technician must be multi-skilled to manage, maintain, and troubleshoot the site’s electrical power systems, instrumentation, motor controls, PLC, HMI, data systems, and factory control infrastructure (servers, PCs, and networks). 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Make program modifications in PLC’s logic, HMI’s programs, and servo controller logic to improve equipment performance.\nTroubleshoot machine breakdowns and malfunctions utilizing a working knowledge of control system programs and tools required to troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and VFD/servo systems, including electrical schematics, programming software, meters, and other electrical test equipment.\nTrain and assist technicians in troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and commissioning all electrical control devices, including AC drives, DC drives, Servo Controllers, contactors, motors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies, and indicator lights. All PLC/HMI hardware, including processors, discrete and analog I/O cards, power supplies, network adapters, I/O hardware, and operator interfaces,\nAct as a technical resource to operations and maintenance on controls-related issues. Assist operations and maintenance associates in meeting daily priorities, coverage, and special projects.\nExecute to KPIs related to Factory Controls & IT infrastructure, Services and Solutions to include Performance, Availability, and Functionality Metrics\nPrepare job aids, user documentation, systems documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials for plant automation systems.\nOwner of the Factory Controls & IT Infrastructure in assigned area\nAccountable for the Implementation of Factory Controls & IT Projects\nSupervise the work activities of outside contractors, controls technicians, and other associates with the installation of instrumentation, PLC-based control systems, and PC-based operator interfaces\nInteract with the Maintenance Department in order to solve/define Improvements\nEngage in Regional and Global Factory Controls & IT Infrastructure related Projects if necessary\nOversee/Execute Engineering Projects by overseeing the design of control systems utilizing standardized design methodologies\nEducation & Professional Qualifications \nMinimum:\n2-year Technical Degree (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation) OR equivalent experience\n3 - 5 years Factory Controls & IT experience, including production system troubleshooting and problem resolution\nPossess or can obtain an Operational Electrical Qualification Certificate (must be able to work independently on live electrical panels)\nPreferred:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Controls/Automation)\n6 - 10 years of Factory Controls & IT experience\nKnowledge / Experience\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel\nServer Administration knowledge\nVirtual Infrastructure Administration knowledge\nEquipment Architecture knowledge\nKnowledge of databases such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, and database connectivity using ODBC and Wonderware, Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent automation software\nWorking knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks PDM\nGood understanding of interfacing with PLCs, scales, display devices, and any other controls-related devices\nUnderstanding of networks\nAbout Mars, Incorporated\nMars is a family-owned business with more than a century of history making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN’S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. 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