PLC Controls Technician

Location: Newton

Remote Type: No

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

**PLC Controls Technician**

**Location** – Newton, MS  
**Work Arrangement** – Onsite, Night Shift (Sunday – Thursday, 9 pm – 5 am, with occasional overtime Fridays and shutdown shifts)

**What we do at Weir**  
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

**Make your impact**  
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

**What you’ll do**  

⦿ Reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting motor starter controls, power circuits, and programming and troubleshooting variable frequency drives.

⦿ Calibrating level sensors, temperature controllers, pressure transmitters, and speed sensors.

⦿ Troubleshooting and performing basic changes to PLC systems and logic, input and output controls, and safety circuits.

⦿ Communicating with manufacturers and/or distribution reps when troubleshooting problems.

⦿ Supporting Maintenance personal as needed to troubleshoot controls related issues.

⦿ Working overtime and weekends as dictated by Production needs and/or repair needs that require downtime.

⦿ Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

**What you’ll bring**  

**Must-haves:**  
⦿ Certificate or Associate’s degree in Industrial Controls or related field  
⦿ PLC programming experience, with a focus on Allen-Bradley or Siemens  
⦿ Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite  
⦿ Strong verbal and written communication skills in English  
⦿ Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, power circuits, and motor starter controls  

**Nice-to-haves:**  
⦿ 2+ years of Industrial Controls experience  

**Why join Weir?**  
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.  
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.  
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

**Benefits**  

⦿ Competitive Compensation

⦿ Excellent Health / Dental / Vision Options

⦿ 5% 401(k) Retirement Match

⦿ 15 days Paid Time Off in first year

⦿ 11 Paid Holidays per year

⦿ Flexibility in your schedule

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