Automation And Controls Leader

Help upgrade a thriving business! Fortune 500 pet food supplier needs a Controls Leader will provide key leadership with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets the plant. This role has responsibility for systems optimization, compliance, personnel safety and technician skill development relative to plant electrical power and process control systems.

Why work here

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage on the first day of employment
• Life insurance, tuition assistance options available
• Less than 5% travel!
• Fortune 500 food manufacturer with a booming business
• Excellent compensation plus 7.5% annual bonus and 2% Christmas bonus
• Relocation assistance provided
• 401k with 7% company match on employees' 6% contribution

Responsibilities

• Provides support in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as: control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI development.
• Provides input to the Engineering Projects Manager to develop and manage power and control standards and ensure application of the standards on all projects and upgrades.
• Learns and applies control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations
• Responsible for validation of the MES data from PLCs. Support plant Process Engineers in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development.
• Builds and maintains a sustainable system for plant Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians skill development. Coaches technicians on skill assessment and development of operating within the department.
• Works with engineering and operations to identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost.
• Provides power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives.
• Works closely with engineering and operations leaders on selection and installation/start-up of new equipment. Becomes the technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others regarding control systems.
• Provides support throughout other parts of the plant as needed on a daily basis.
• Leads the execution of the site masterplan for power and controls systems to include understanding of the installed base, and replacement plan for obsolete equipment/technologies.
• Knows, communicates, and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70e, NFPA 79 and OSHA 1910). Is also responsible for ensuring equipment and safe practice compliance in their area of responsibility.
• Owns parts or whole Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.).
• Assists primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership.
• Manages Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians and daily direction setting.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is preferred; Electrical engineering degree is preferred
• Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing is preferred
• Manufacturing experience is preferred
• 3 years of relevant controls experience is required

Other

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
• Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment
• Experience learning and integrating new technologies
• Working knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practices
• Some travel required
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and manage within a team environment
• Able to perform moderate activity including but not limited to, significant time spent on manufacturing floor and some physical work on equipment
• Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience with plant systems software
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading, teaching or managing others effectively
• Demonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systems
• Strong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms
• Proficiency in plant historian
• Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed, as well as to take off-shift support calls as needed
• Understanding of technical systems and terminology
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Must have Covid-19 vaccination card.

To comply with some state laws, the annual base salary range for this position has been provided. The range given is broad and should be considered as a guideline only. Our client will consider a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, the salaries of current employees in similar roles, and other factors when extending an offer.

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