Sr. Controls Specialist

Sr. Controls Specialist

GENERAL PURPOSE

Facilitate new site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design with expertise regarding process controls, electrical engineering, and related systems and equipment. This position primarily supports single plant facilities and assists other facilities with controls support and refinement as needed.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Maintain capital budget and equipment schedules in accordance with plant construction, expansion, or new product objectives

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

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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 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 (i.e., pump and VFD control, configuration, and instrumentation)

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical and process engineering with emphasis on process controls

Knowledge of Federal Drug Administration (FDA), GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies and regulations

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

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 for multiple plants simultaneously

Able to lead people and get results through others

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