Controls & Electrical Engineering Manager

Dairy Farmers of America • Wilmington Township, PA

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About The Position

Through new site construction, expansion, and equipment and facility design or renovation, manage and execute capital projects and provide major maintenance support on controls related issues. Develop, organize, and maintain process controls/electrical engineering specifications/standards and process equipment operational parameters.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical engineering preferred) or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 8 or more years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy), including plant capital projects and/or expansion
• Experience with power system design and maintenance plan, electrical one-line, schematics design, HMI programming (FT View), PLC-5 / CLX programming, electrical equipment including Pump/VSD maintenance, and instrumentation
• Advanced knowledge of power system design and maintenance plan, electrical one-line, schematics design, HMI programming (FT View), PLC-5 / CLX programming, electrical equipment including Pump/VSD maintenance, and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of electrical and process engineering with a strong emphasis on process controls
• Working knowledge of utility technology (e.g., power system, water treatment, boiler house, NH3 cooling system, air supply system)
• Knowledge of historian, thin client and servers, SQL database, network communication, distribution switches
• 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 regulatory codes and translating into blueprints and schematics
• Knowledge of project management processes, techniques, and tools
• Skill in planning, organization, and analysis
• Skill in contractor and vendor management
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• 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

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/electrical engineering specifications, standards, and process equipment operational parameters to ensure process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies
• Develop and manage the implementation of overall process control/electrical engineering plans and projects for assigned locations. Manage multiple projects, vendors, and contractors as related to the implementation of engineering plans
• Maintain capital budget and equipment schedules in accordance with plant construction, expansion, and/or new product objectives
• Communicate with internal personnel on projects, priorities, timetables and budgets
• Serve as a technical authority on process controls/electrical engineering matters. Approve related technical specifications on drawings and literature
• Continually strive to reduce facility and manufacturing operating costs by providing best option technical solutions and/or utilizing best method analyses towards improving internal systems
• Stay abreast of engineering trends and developments. Recommend changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Coordinate and manage resources, both personnel (e.g., electrical engineers, technicians, contractors) and funding to ensure the project or mission fulfills and meets the set objectives defined within the approved scope
• Organize monthly technical presentation and review for electrical engineers and maintenance managers
• Organize electrical and controls related technical training to improve electrical engineers, electricians, and maintenance managers technical skills
• Design and support 3-5 years long-term plan (road map) for control system upgrade
• Develop and manage support structure for operational technology (OT), including production line automation, controls, programming, computer networks, and other communication systems
• Provide input on capital and expense projects to drive consistency and standardization
• Provide technical expertise to continuously improve process control, utility, operations, and energy management; reduce usage; improve quality; and reduce overall cost of operation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees