Controls Technician, Facilities

Controls Technician, Facilities 

The Controls Technician’s primary responsibility is to implement and maintain the controls hardware, instrumentation, and electrical equipment at Redwood Materials. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and automated manufacturing equipment. 
• Fabricate and perform upgrades and repairs to electrical control panels. 
• Field wire instrumentation and motor controls. 
• Perform and document maintenance calibrations, installations, fault diagnosis, repair of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems. 
• Performs troubleshooting on all instrument systems and process control using P&ID and electrical schematics. 
• Support general Facilities work, including work requests, daily tasks and various projects.  

Desired Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 4+ years’ hands-on experience working in an automated manufacturing environment; fabricating and wiring control panels and troubleshooting control systems and instrumentation. 
• Ability to interpret and follow electrical schematics and competency around voltages up to 480V. 
• Troubleshooting, and a knowledge of electromechanical systems is a big plus! 
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place! 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production plant environments. 
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed. 
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards. 
• Must be able to communicate clearly. 

Working Conditions: 

• Split work environment between office and the production facility. 
• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility. 
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time. 
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs as needed. 
• Day and Overnight Shifts available