Job Control Language Setup Specialist jobs in Catheys Valley, CA

Description

Facilitate expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design with expertise regarding process controls, electrical engineering, and related systems and equipment.

This position supports a single plant facility and may assist other facilities with controls support and refinement as needed.

Troubleshoot, repair, program and adjust control systems to include PLCs, HMIs, VFD’s, Servo programming motor control systems and field devices.

Perform both unscheduled and scheduled work as well as preventative / predictive maintenance on equipment.

• Able to perform electrical repairs such as motor wiring, motor starter fuses, and basic electrical trouble shooting and repairs.
• Provide management with information and guidance on all aspects of controls, electrical design, construction, and maintenance matters.

Investigate and report on problems and recommend solutions.

• Develop, organize, and maintain process controls and electrical engineering specifications, standards, and process equipment operational parameters to ensure process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies.
• Develop and manage implementation of overall process control and electrical engineering plans and projects for assigned location.

Manage projects, vendors, and contractors as related to implementation of engineering plans.

• Communicate with DFA personnel on projects, priorities, timetables, and budgets.
• Serve as technical authority on process controls and electrical engineering matters. Approve technical specifications on drawings and literature for process controls and electrical engineering.
• Reduce facility and manufacturing operating costs by providing best option technical solutions and utilizing best method analyses towards improving internal systems.
• Remain current knowledge of engineering trends and developments for application. Recommend changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Other duties may be assigned as required

Additional Turlock responsibilities :

• Locate, diagnose, and repair problems causing equipment downtime or unsatisfactory equipment performance.
• Maintain and repair equipment in all areas of the plant / plant utilities as needed and assist with set up and installation of new equipment utilities (.

compressed air / pneumatics, water systems, refrigeration, steam, heat, ventilation,

• Provide technical support and training for operators and other technicians.
• Available for 24 / 7 plant support as needed. (infrequent)

Requirements

• High School degree or undergraduate degree in engineering (preferably electrical engineering) or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 5 to 8 years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy), including plant maintenance, construction and / or expansion or related field
• Experience with HMI and ControlLogix Programming, one-line and electrical schematic design, electrical equipment, or other relevant technologies (.

pump and VFD control, configuration, and instrumentation)

Certification and / or License may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and process engineering with emphasis on process controls
• Knowledge of Federal Drug Administration (FDA), GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and . Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies and regulations
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and translating into blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of project management processes, techniques, and tools
• Skill in planning, organization, analysis, and leadership
• Skill in contractor and vendor management
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to think ahead and plan for one to three year timeframe
• Able to complete problem analysis and resolution for both strategic and functional levels
• Able to manage projects simultaneously
• Able to communicate with diverse range of individuals to ensure needs and requirements are met
• Able to think creatively and develop short- and long-range innovation
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Last updated : 2024-05-14