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ControlsEngineeringLeader
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“Controls Engineering Leader. Skills: Power and control systems, PLC programming, MES applications, Leadership. Serve as primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems. Build and maintain sustainable system for plant E&I skill development”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently; Meet reliability and performance targets; Reduce overall consumption and costs; Improve overall process and packaging operations
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting issues; Critical thinking; Problem-solving skills
Some travel may be required for plant start up, Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed, Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other Technical Engineering degree, Minimum of 4 years of relevant controls experience, Minimum of 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing others, Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms, Working knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practices, Understanding of technical systems and terminology, Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Nice to Have
4 years of experience leading, supervising, or managing others, Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing, Experience learning and integrating new technologies, Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment, Demonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systems, Experience with plant systems software (Proficy, Project Management, eAM, etc.)
What You'll Do.
Serve as primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems
Build and maintain sustainable system for plant E&I skill development
Coach E&I Coordinator on skill assessment and development
Develop power and control standards
Ensure technician compliance to regulator codes
Validate MES data from PLC into Proficy
Own validity and ongoing system for sustainability metering equipment
Develop plans to reduce overall consumption and costs
Provide expertise in design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications
Identify losses and develop plans to eliminate them
Own Key Elements for systems related to power and control system
Work closely with engineering and operations leaders on selection and installation/start-up of new equipment
Serve as project manager for initiatives
Provide power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives
Provide support throughout other parts of the plant as needed
Learn and apply advance control
simulation and process modeling technologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with site Controls Engineering Manager; Work with department management and technicians; Work closely with engineering and operations leaders; Ensure the training of others
Communication Scope
Communicates and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes; Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Serve as project manager for initiatives ranging from E&I focused projects to complete capital projects
Full Job Description
**_Your Opportunity as the Lead Engineer_** “In this role, you’d serve as a key technical leader within the plant, particularly around power and control systems. It’s very hands-on—supporting equipment reliability, troubleshooting issues, and helping ensure systems are operating safely and efficiently within your area, whether that’s Bakery or Sandwich Making. You’d also play an important role in developing technicians, so lots of mentoring and coaching and empowering your team to be confident to make decisions on their own as well as optimizing systems and driving continuous improvement to meet reliability and performance targets.” **Location:** McCalla, AL **Work Arrangements:** Monday–Friday with flexibility to support operations during occasional evenings, nights, or weekends, based on operational and business needs. **In this role you will:** · Serves as primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership. · Builds and maintains a sustainable system for plant E&I skill development. Coaches the area E&I Coordinator on skill assessment and development of operating and E&I technicians within the department. Works with the site Controls Engineering Manager to build and maintain sustainable process and machine control onboarding and ongoing development systems for plant Process Engineers, Interns and Area Leaders. · Works with the site Controls Engineering Manager to develop power and control standards and ensure application of the standards in their area of responsibility. · 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. · Responsible for validation of the MES data from PLC into Proficy. Support plant PEs in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application developmen
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