Service PLC Technician at Astec in Chattanooga, TN | Kablio

Role

Description

sql queries

tech support

site visits

plc programming

database development

project management

Follow company policies, standards and procedures at all times.
Participate in training and other educational opportunities to stay current with technological advances and knowledge related to the field.
Adhere to Astec’s core values and model desirable behaviors with internal and external customers.
Writing and executing queries and stored procedures
Provide electrical tech support to end customers, service department, electrical engineering department, and other personnel within the corporation.
Travel to job sites.
Troubleshoot controls.
Program PLC controllers and HMI screens using PLC programming software (Allen Bradley Siemens, Phoenix Contact).
Creating User Defined Functions
Developing databases
Manage and implement a service project from concept, startup commissioning, to finish.
Follow programming directions and guidelines from senior Heatec programmers and Electrical Engineering manager.

Requirements

opc-ua

studio 5000

plc programming

tia portal

engineering degree

sql server

Experience or exposure to OPC-DA (Data Access) OPC-UA (Unified Architecture)
Experience with A-B Studio 5000
Ability to design and draw electrical schematics.
Understanding of OPC Server and Client relationships
PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
Step 7 Classic and Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIAP V13-14)
Associate degree (2-year degree) or bachelor’s degree (4-year degree) in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university required.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in programming PLC’s, wiring and troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to read electrical diagrams
FactoryTalk View ME/SE
WinCC Professional V7.4, V14
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
WinCC Comfort
Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
SQL Server Management Studio
Knowledge of or experience with designing and/or building control panels.
MS SQL Server
.net applications; OPC and SQL applications
MS Visual Studio 2015
An understanding of basic electrical theory
Ability to troubleshoot controls
Table creation – understanding Primary Key and Foreign Key relationships and restraints

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass a background check
must pass a credit check
must pass a physical examination
must pass a drug screening

Company

Overview

Founded with a vision to provide innovative equipment solutions to the construction industry.
A leader in the design and manufacturing of equipment for road building, aggregate processing, and energy sectors.
Delivers reliable, durable machinery that helps build infrastructure and energy projects around the world.
Known for pioneering technologies in asphalt mixing, crushing, screening, and environmental solutions.
Astec's commitment to product innovation has shaped major projects globally, from highways to power plants.
Throughout its history, Astec has led with a forward-thinking approach to sustainability in construction.
The company’s diverse portfolio spans across infrastructure development, industrial energy solutions, and more.
Astec’s impact can be seen in projects that range from municipal infrastructure to global energy plants.

Culture + Values

Safety
Devotion
Integrity
Respect
Innovation

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Emission目标

Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions in asphalt production and construction by 2050.

2050 Net-zero Goal

Industry-wide目标

Joined NAPA’s 'The Road Forward' initiative to support industry-wide net-zero by 2050.

2023 Solar Install

Solar PanelsInstalled

Installed solar panels at the Johannesburg, South Africa manufacturing site in 2023 to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Aims to decrease carbon footprint of global manufacturing operations and processes
Joined DOE Better Plants program to set and meet voluntary energy performance goals
Upgraded LED lighting at 12 manufacturing sites
Tracking and reducing electricity, water, natural gas consumption, waste streams and water usage
Designing products (e.g. Cold Planers, Double Barrel mixers, Concrete plants) to support high recycled asphalt or low-carbon concrete with partners like CarbonCure
Partnering with CarbonCure to reduce embodied CO₂ in concrete batching
Internal baselines established for GHG emissions and utility usage to guide reduction efforts

Inclusion & Diversity

Launched a Women in Leadership group to support career development for women (2021–2022 reporting period)
Corporate Sustainability Report (2021–2022) highlights investment in employee well-being, ethical operations and workplace safety
No publicly disclosed gender parity goals or workforce gender distribution percentages

Articles

Investor Information

Astec News & Press Releases

Service & Parts Support

ASTEC Careers on LinkedIn

Role

Description

sql queries

tech support

site visits

plc programming

database development

project management

Follow company policies, standards and procedures at all times.
Participate in training and other educational opportunities to stay current with technological advances and knowledge related to the field.
Adhere to Astec’s core values and model desirable behaviors with internal and external customers.
Writing and executing queries and stored procedures
Provide electrical tech support to end customers, service department, electrical engineering department, and other personnel within the corporation.
Travel to job sites.
Troubleshoot controls.
Program PLC controllers and HMI screens using PLC programming software (Allen Bradley Siemens, Phoenix Contact).
Creating User Defined Functions
Developing databases
Manage and implement a service project from concept, startup commissioning, to finish.
Follow programming directions and guidelines from senior Heatec programmers and Electrical Engineering manager.

Requirements

opc-ua

studio 5000

plc programming

tia portal

engineering degree

sql server

Experience or exposure to OPC-DA (Data Access) OPC-UA (Unified Architecture)
Experience with A-B Studio 5000
Ability to design and draw electrical schematics.
Understanding of OPC Server and Client relationships
PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Siemens)
Step 7 Classic and Totally Integrated Automation Portal (TIAP V13-14)
Associate degree (2-year degree) or bachelor’s degree (4-year degree) in Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university required.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in programming PLC’s, wiring and troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to read electrical diagrams
FactoryTalk View ME/SE
WinCC Professional V7.4, V14
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
WinCC Comfort
Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
SQL Server Management Studio
Knowledge of or experience with designing and/or building control panels.
MS SQL Server
.net applications; OPC and SQL applications
MS Visual Studio 2015
An understanding of basic electrical theory
Ability to troubleshoot controls
Table creation – understanding Primary Key and Foreign Key relationships and restraints

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must pass a background check
must pass a credit check
must pass a physical examination
must pass a drug screening

Company

Overview

Founded with a vision to provide innovative equipment solutions to the construction industry.
A leader in the design and manufacturing of equipment for road building, aggregate processing, and energy sectors.
Delivers reliable, durable machinery that helps build infrastructure and energy projects around the world.
Known for pioneering technologies in asphalt mixing, crushing, screening, and environmental solutions.
Astec's commitment to product innovation has shaped major projects globally, from highways to power plants.
Throughout its history, Astec has led with a forward-thinking approach to sustainability in construction.
The company’s diverse portfolio spans across infrastructure development, industrial energy solutions, and more.
Astec’s impact can be seen in projects that range from municipal infrastructure to global energy plants.

Culture + Values

Safety
Devotion
Integrity
Respect
Innovation

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Emission目标

Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions in asphalt production and construction by 2050.

2050 Net-zero Goal

Industry-wide目标

Joined NAPA’s 'The Road Forward' initiative to support industry-wide net-zero by 2050.

2023 Solar Install

Solar PanelsInstalled

Installed solar panels at the Johannesburg, South Africa manufacturing site in 2023 to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Aims to decrease carbon footprint of global manufacturing operations and processes
Joined DOE Better Plants program to set and meet voluntary energy performance goals
Upgraded LED lighting at 12 manufacturing sites
Tracking and reducing electricity, water, natural gas consumption, waste streams and water usage
Designing products (e.g. Cold Planers, Double Barrel mixers, Concrete plants) to support high recycled asphalt or low-carbon concrete with partners like CarbonCure
Partnering with CarbonCure to reduce embodied CO₂ in concrete batching
Internal baselines established for GHG emissions and utility usage to guide reduction efforts

Inclusion & Diversity

Launched a Women in Leadership group to support career development for women (2021–2022 reporting period)
Corporate Sustainability Report (2021–2022) highlights investment in employee well-being, ethical operations and workplace safety
No publicly disclosed gender parity goals or workforce gender distribution percentages

Articles

Investor Information

Astec News & Press Releases

Service & Parts Support

ASTEC Careers on LinkedIn