Controls Technician

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

This is a great opportunity for a Controls Technician in Rochester, NY at Arxada Rochester produces biocides and personal care ingredients for the hygiene, preservation and personal care markets. 

This Position will support plant control and power systems, including all instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, power distribution, freeze protection, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). This role will also provide training and support to maintenance, contractors, and engineering teams to enhance operational efficiency, troubleshoot plant issues, and ensure regulatory and jurisdictional compliance.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain a safe working environment. Understand, follow, and support company policies, procedures in addition to corporate and local safety initiatives. Be proactive with safety, including anticipating unsafe behaviors, conditions, and unusual circumstances.
• Serve as a technical resource for the Rochester Site. Identify hardware and software needed to provide solutions to problems. Provide after-hours support when necessary.
• Assist in developing and commissioning engineering projects, ensuring all control systems, including instrumentation and VFDs, are functioning correctly.
• Ensure proper operation of as well as identify and troubleshoot issues pertaining to SCADA systems.
• Train and support plant personnel on control systems, electrical distribution, and instrumentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and jurisdictional regulations, including NFPA 70 standards and industry best practices.  Maintain relevant licenses.
• Evaluate onsite contractor activities related to the field of expertise.
• Acquire and maintain a class three stationary engineer's license and other required skills for supporting the maintenance department.
• Continually evaluate new technologies or skills that may bring benefits to the facility.

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.  Assoc degree in Electrical, Controls or Instrumentation (preferred)
• 3 years’ experience in manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train and mentor others.
• Must be able to follow instructions from engineers and others.  Need to clearly convey problems to engineers.  

The expected salary range for this role is $75,000- $95,000 annual, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.    

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.  

This role is also eligible to earn a bonus and benefits as defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.  

Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:  

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. 

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. 

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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