Controls Engineer

Schreiber FoodsSmithfield, UT
Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide productivity, quality, and capacity improvements within an automated food manufacturing environment through control systems optimization, maintenance automation training, production support, and execution of capital projects. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for ensuring that engineering and safety standards are followed, evaluating and applying new and emerging technologies, and leveraging an external view to obtain superior business results. This role is 100% on-site at our Smithfield, Utah manufacturing facility.

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical control system programming, electrical system design, power distribution, project management, and equipment installations.
  • Deep understanding of SCADA , specifically the Ignition platform, both Vision and Perspective.
  • Fundamental knowledge and familiarity of NEC, NFPA70E, and electrical theory.
  • Proven ability in finding issues, conceptualizing practical solutions, implementing through to completion.
  • Proficiency with reading and understanding electrical drawings.
  • Proficiency and aptitude with computer and automation programming.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to discuss technical issues in a business environment.
  • Experience in creating flow charts, construction drawings, or other graphical methods to communicate intent to internal and external audiences.
  • The ability to be effective working in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Willing and able to occasionally work and be on call during non-typical hours (e.g. nights, holidays, and weekends).
  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
  • Must have authorization to work in the country where the role is based. Sponsorship may be determined by Schreiber Foods.

Responsibilities

  • Execute Electrical, Instrumentation, and Controls projects against commitments (cost, schedule, and performance) while adhering to Schreiber’s Enterprise Project Management (EPM) principles.
  • Coach and train plant maintenance team members on electrical automation topics.
  • Manage and oversee performance of electrical and engineering contractors.
  • Improve production efficiency and uptime through identification and implementation of controls optimization opportunities.
  • Proactively monitor and maintain plant control systems including: network health, controller functionality, obsolesce management.
  • Establish and maintain electrical, automation, and controls related standards.
  • Develop Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and data reporting/dashboard solutions utilizing scripting and database systems to realize performance and safety improvements through operations systems.
  • Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.
  • Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
  • Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
  • Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP
  • Additional company contribution of approximately 8% of earnings toward retirement annually
  • Incentive pay twice a year
  • $10,000 relocation bonus
  • Generous relocation package
  • Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs
  • Wellness Incentive
  • Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one
  • Onsite nurse
  • Mental health counselor
  • Partners Helping Partners program
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