Maintenance Electrical Supply Chain Leader

PepsiCo•Cedar Rapids, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At PepsiCo, our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands—including Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker—we reach millions of consumers every day. Our teams are thinkers, creators, and problem solvers who turn ideas into action. Guided by innovation and consumer centricity, we create joyful moments through food and beverages while empowering associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Wherever you sit in the organization, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and gives you the opportunity to shape your career and the world around you. The Electrical MTL leads plant electrical maintenance, controls, automation, and power distribution to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role provides technical leadership, drives electrical safety and reliability initiatives, and supports plant performance through maintenance strategy and capital improvement efforts.

Requirements

Working knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies including vibration analysis, ultrasonic, and thermography of electrical & mechanical equipment
Understanding of the NEC, ARC Flash, and Machine Safety Standards.
Ability to develop electrical design drawings in AUTO CAD, and detailed sequence-of-operation documents.
Familiar with OSHA, NFPA, and other compliance codes.
Knowledge and understanding of Allen Bradley family of PLC’s, Operator Interfaces, and VFD’s.
Able to integrate Control Logix, PLC 5, and SLC’s
Extensive understanding of power distribution system and power systems calculations
Experience with various generations of electrical switch gear – 480 to 161 KV
4 year technical degree. Engineering degree preferred.
5 years of electrical design, project management, or electrical maintenance experience.
Ability to travel 5%
Strong leadership skills with the ability to deliver results.
Exceptional people skills with strong commitment to a team approach.
Familiar with spreadsheets, word processing, and PC's.
Knowledge and understanding of industrial control networks, Data Highway+, Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet.
Knowledge and understanding of PanelView, WonderWare, and RSView. Operator interface packages.
Knowledge of NFPA-70E and how to apply its principles to a large manufacturing site.

Responsibilities

Provide plant leadership to plant electrician staff primarily focused on the installation and repair of electrical controls, automation, motors & starters, lighting, and power distribution on 110V-220V-480V-13,800V systems.
Manage and expand the application of Predictive Maintenance technologies across the plant in order to drive improved plant reliability.
Provide direct supervision to approximately 15 skilled crafts with varying trade skills.
Provide indirect supervision and technical & safety guidance to 30 plant electricians.
Schedule and execute all maintenance assignments within area of responsibility.
Prioritize and lead the upgrade of obsolete plant PLC systems.
Lead and enhance plant wide Electrical Safety Program to conform to PepsiCo GEHSMS standards.
Develop and implement electrical reliability strategic plan to include maintenance improvements and capital upgrades.
Identify and implement cost savings opportunities for electrical distribution and electrical consumption across the plant.
Provide technical guidance in all capital projects that replace or update electrical controls or power distribution.
Lead food safety and employee safety improvements through key GEHSMS and QSHA programs.