Maintenance Control Technician PHX Airport

About Oshkosh AeroTech an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines airports air-freight carriers ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in peoples lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry including LEKTRO JetAire JetPower AmpTekÔ Jetway and more.

The Controls Technician is responsible for the maintenance troubleshooting calibration repair and operation of electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment. The Controls Technician shall be able to troubleshoot control systems read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation and understand the operation and configuration of PLCs VFDs sensors controllers communication networks and related components.

OUR BENEFITS

Joining Oshkosh AeroTech means becoming a valued member of a dynamic team with a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision coverage 401(k) and more!

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain troubleshoot repair and operate electrical and automated control systems and associated equipment.

• Monitor control systems equipment status and alarms to identify and resolve issues promptly.

• Troubleshoot PLCs VFDs sensors relays contactors motor controls communication devices and associated electrical components.

• Diagnose electrical and control system failures using schematics system information diagnostic tools and established troubleshooting procedures.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections cleaning calibration testing and repairs on electrical and control components.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams control drawings and technical documentation.

• Monitor system and equipment performance to identify trends and proactively address potential failures.

• Make approved adjustments to control system parameters and equipment settings to optimize system performance and reliability.

• Verify proper equipment and system operation following maintenance troubleshooting repairs or adjustments.

• Respond to equipment faults and operational issues to minimize system downtime and operational disruptions.

• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of automated airport equipment and associated control systems.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records inventory records and equipment data.

• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas to support safe and reliable operations.

• Communicate equipment status system issues troubleshooting findings and completed repairs with supervisors and appropriate personnel.

• Coordinate with maintenance personnel operations engineering customers vendors and contractors as required.

• Comply with the company safety program policies procedures and required training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Drivers License.

• Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance.

• Ability to operate company vehicles daily.

• Ability to problem solve.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams and technical documentation.

• Basic knowledge of electrical and automated control systems.

• PLC Programming/ Electrical design

• Design/programming of Human Machines Interfaces (HMI)

• Troubleshooting of electrical PLC and HMI systems

• Interfacing with real-time database applications to manage critical production information

• On-call service/support for existing installations

• Ability to use laptops multimeters hand tools and electrical troubleshooting equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and control system components.

• Availability for on-call work including occasional evenings weekends and holidays.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members customers consultants contractors and vendors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Two (2) years of experience maintaining troubleshooting repairing calibrating or installing industrial electrical automation or control systems.

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Electrical Technology Industrial Automation Mechatronics or a related field.

• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.

• Experience troubleshooting PLCs VFDs motor controls sensors relays contactors and communication networks.

• Experience with automated material handling conveyor baggage handling or similar industrial systems.

• Knowledge of industrial communication networks and control system architecture.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Proficiency using laptops multimeters calibration equipment and other diagnostic tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the Controls Technician the employee is regularly required to stand sit walk use hands and fingers to handle or feel reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch crawl talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance perform work from ladders and work in confined or restricted spaces.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions on an active airport ramp around aircraft vehicles and equipment as well as within confined areas associated with baggage conveyor and mechanical systems.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Good hand-eye coordination is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment includes both office and field-based activities. Field work may be performed outdoors on active airport ramps within mechanical and electrical equipment areas and around baggage handling and automated material handling systems.

The employee may regularly work near moving vehicles aircraft heavy equipment electrical systems energized equipment conveyors and moving mechanical parts. The position may involve exposure to loud noise varying temperatures weather conditions confined spaces and other conditions commonly found within an active airport and industrial maintenance environment.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process please contact our talent acquisition team by email .

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.