Automation Controls Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Breinigsville, PA

About The Position

We are seeking a self-motivated candidate to manage and supervise essential maintenance activities and provide automation controls support to a highly automated and fast paced baking, or distribution facility. The qualified candidate should understand basics of industrial facilities and have strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills with a strong background in electrical and industrial controls. The position will require experience with the latest versions of the Allen Bradley family of PLC’s, VFD’s and HMI’s/OIT’s to be used in conjunction with a strong understanding of electrical controls systems, mechanical drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, PC’s, Robotics, and Controls networks.

Requirements

EE Degree, or equivalent
Three, or more years’ experience in the Automation field
A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Equipment specific knowledge may be required based on location
Strong experience with the following software packages
Rockwell Controls Software
Microsoft Office
Strong overall electrical knowledge and experience with electrical and industrial control systems.
Excellent communication skills and effective team building skills a must
Work requires the ability to read, write and communicate in English in order to understand and follow work and safety instructions.
Capable of moving up and down building stairways in a multi-level plant to reach job assignments and perform the tasks required.
Worker will be exposed to all hazards of machinery and equipment in an operational baking environment

Nice To Haves

AutoCad (Preferred)
Experience in a food processing plant is a plus

Responsibilities

Have experience in SLC 500 and Logix 5000 series PLC’s and PanelView ME Studio Programming to Level 4 and 5.
Knowledge of Kinetix Servo systems.
Sequential Flow Chart Programming knowledge,Logix 5000.
Have knowledge of EnetIP Networks and fault-finding diagnosis.
Familiarity with Rockwell SE, and Historian.
Understanding of computer operating systems such as Windows 10, Server 2019 and Thin Clients etc.
Review key plant metrics/KPIs and equipment data to identify potential areas for continuous improvement then lead a team to develop an engineered solution
Provide electrical troubleshooting and industrial controls support to the maintenance department.
Provide support for the manufacturing Controls networks with an understanding of IP addressing, machine network switches and Vlan topology and as a liaison between plant personnel, corporate engineering and IT when needed.
Manage Rockwell Automation and other software/hardware and programs on department computers as well as ensuring all control devices are up to date with firmware and software revisions knowledge of Asset Center.
Maintain a library for all control device back-ups and updates
Work closely with operations management to provide effective controls support
Lead PdM (Predictive Maintenance) initiatives through conducting and training Maintenance personnel on Thermography, Ultrasonic Leak Detection and Vibration Analysis.
Ensure equipment in area is maintained, guarded and operated in accordance with defined safety regulations and procedures
Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance; implement continuous improvement projects to achieve results
Participate in budget planning for area and department
Visit equipment suppliers as needed to inspect new equipment ensuring compliance with BBU corporate electrical specifications.
Ensure all new and retrofitted equipment has optimized electrical PMs
Support other BBU facilities if required, may require some minor travel.
Will be responsible for Mentoring, Developing, Training and Validating knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and controls systems with all Mechanics