Controls Specialist - Liquids

Heartland FPG•Indianapolis, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us! This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Controls Specialist will be the lead subject matter expert on all manufacturing equipment controls to include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and associated process instrumentation to include pressure, flow, temperature, and I/P analog applications. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, implementing and documenting control solutions for our manufacturing equipment and processes. Act as a liaison for internal and external resources.

Requirements

Associates Degree in an Industrial Technology, Electromechanical Technology or Engineering Technology.
2-3 years of control system experience working in a manufacturing environment with a focus on troubleshooting, process improvement, instrumentation calibration and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
Experience with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Experience in Allen Bradley (A/B) PLC control level issue diagnosis
Able to read and clearly update control layout and schematics.
Passion for troubleshooting electrical controls
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize different projects and workload.
Proven ability to communicate effectively, (written and verbally) with peers, management, contractors and vendors.
Self-motivated and customer centric.
Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency. Speed to market is critical.
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to work within a team environment
Must have good job performance and attendance records

Responsibilities

Be available to support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, documenting, and assisting in root cause analysis of controls related downtime and repair events
Perform PLC control level issue diagnosis
Develop ad-hoc PLC code changes as necessary to support production
Identify and present Continuous Improvement opportunities.
Implement approved Improvement modifications to control systems
Assist in maintaining electrical schematics and panel layout drawings by providing redline updating
Work with Maintenance, Engineering, IT and Operations to improve equipment functionality, throughput and uptime.
Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated and accessible.
Perform Preventive maintenance and system management of PLC systems such as program back-ups, UPS systems, firmware/software updates, configurable parameter documentation and control cabinet/wiring termination management, I/O commissioning, Instrumentation calibration and updating electrical schematics and associated documentation.
All of duties as assigned.