Controls Specialist

Dairy Farmers of America • Wilmington Township, PA

5h

About The Position

Assist with new site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and
facility design by providing support for process controls, electrical
engineering, and related systems and equipment. This position focuses on
supporting a single plant  and provides occasional assistance to other locations
with controls-related task and improvements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Gather and provide information on controls, electrical design, construction,
and maintenance matters. Assist in identifying issues, documenting findings,
and suggesting possible solutions
Organize and maintain process controls and electrical engineering
documentation, including specifications, standards, and equipment operating
parameters to support process stability while maximizing manufacturing
process efficiencies
Support the implementation and upkeep of process control and electrical
engineering plans and projects for the assigned location. Coordinate
activities for projects, vendors, and contractors as related to
implementation of engineering plans
Track and/or update capital budget and equipment schedules to support plant
construction, expansion, or new product objectives
Communicate with DFA employees on projects, priorities, timetables, and
budgets
Serve as technical support on process controls and electrical engineering
Review technical specifications on drawings and literature for process
controls and electrical engineering
Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal systems by identifying
potential cost-saving measures and sharing technical insights
Stay informed about engineering practices and developments to support their
application in projects. Support 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 Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (preferably electrical engineering) or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 2 to 4 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)
• Basic understanding of architectural, mechanical, electrical and process engineering with emphasis on process controls
• Familiarity with 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
• Familiarity with regulatory codes and ability to interpret them for use in basic drawings or schematics
• Familiarity with basic project management processes, techniques, and tools
• Skill in planning, organization, and analysis
• Able to work with contractors and vendors to support project needs
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a variety of individuals to share information
• Able to assist with problem analysis and contribute to resolving issues at the functional level
• Able to support multiple project activities concurrently
• Able to work with others to achieve results
• Able to suggest creative ideas and contribute to short-term improvements
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Gather and provide information on controls, electrical design, construction, and maintenance matters. Assist in identifying issues, documenting findings, and suggesting possible solutions
• Organize and maintain process controls and electrical engineering documentation, including specifications, standards, and equipment operating parameters to support process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies
• Support the implementation and upkeep of process control and electrical engineering plans and projects for the assigned location. Coordinate activities for projects, vendors, and contractors as related to implementation of engineering plans
• Track and/or update capital budget and equipment schedules to support plant construction, expansion, or new product objectives
• Communicate with DFA employees on projects, priorities, timetables, and budgets
• Serve as technical support on process controls and electrical engineering
• Review technical specifications on drawings and literature for process controls and electrical engineering
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal systems by identifying potential cost-saving measures and sharing technical insights
• Stay informed about engineering practices and developments to support their application in projects. Support 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

What This Job Offers

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