Associate Controls System Technician

Summary Description: The Industrial Electrical/Controls Technician provides plant-wide support for the selection, installation, programming, documentation, training and knowledge of plant industrial controls, including computer integration of PLC’s, HMI’s and process controls within the facility, training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified process or control systems, and for standardization of control systems and control logic designs, documentation of operational procedures and as-built electrical drawings and logic. The Industrial electrical/Controls Technician is also the plant liaison for new system start up and commissioning by outside electrical and controls contractors and system integrators to ensure proper transfer of electrical red lines or updated electrical drawings and documented PLC programs changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed. The ICT is also responsible to keep control panels up to date and help rebuild when needed. The Electrical portion includes, designing, implementing electrical changes or additions to the electrical infrastructure. It is also the objective to oversee the contracted work to assure it is designed and installed per LFC guidelines.

This position is also responsible to update the systems I/O list and create them if missing from the Document library.

Schedule: 3rd Shift (Hours TBD)

*Holiday's & Weekends Required*

Essential Functions:

• Designs and implements new electrical and control systems and equipment on capital projects and oversees all outside systems integrators and controls contractors in their work within the facility. Ensures all projects are documented and information is available for use by all maintenance and production personnel. Ensures work is accomplished in a safe and sanitary manner by directing employees and contractors and monitoring adherence to Company policies.

• Performs and/or provides details for and inspects repairs to control and instrumentation systems to prevent downtime and ensure compliance with plant standards and governmental regulations. Determines necessary quantities of spare controls and instrumentation parts and supplies for all plant equipment.

• Ensures that appropriate training and documentation is available for use in proper training of Maintenance and Operations personnel. Provides training and development for Maintenance Technicians to upgrade their controls skill levels. Maintains appropriate records and files pertaining to plant maintenance activities to ensure availability of information regarding machine and facilities requirements.

• Acts as resource to production and maintenance teams in problem solving and troubleshooting operational activities to reduce downtime related to control problems. Integrates LEPRINO QUALITY into all aspects of the Allendale plant as evidenced by demonstrated continuous improvement, teamwork with co-workers, distinguished customer service and striving for excellence.

  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Knowledge of plant control systems including PLCs and industrial automation software such as Wonderware.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiar with industrial operation, preferably dairy or food manufacturing.
• Creative thinker with a process improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated experience achieving high levels of customer service with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of electrical principals and best practices for dairy industry.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of two-year electrical/electronic technical degree or five years demonstrated experience in industrial controls system development and troubleshooting. Or aptitude to go to classes to augment either.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance industry best practices.
• Practical experience leading loss control efforts in general industry.