Operations Systems/Controls Developer

Schreiber Foods•Logan, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position develops, manages, and supports operations systems used on the plant floor and by Operations leaders. These systems include SCADA, HMIs, MES, historians and other data collection, operational reporting and dashboards, integrations with company systems, and databases used to store and retrieve data. The role collaborates with Operations Systems/Controls partners and teams across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and contractors to identify user needs and opportunities that improve safety, efficiency, control, and production performance. It designs and develops solutions, system modifications, and enhancements consistent with company standards and industry best practices, and contributes to projects and company standards for operations systems and controls. Schreiber Foods uses the Inductive Automation Ignition Perspective Platform for SCADA. The position is based at the company’s plant in Logan, Utah. The role develops and installs SCADA, MES, and information-management solutions; supports and maintains operations systems; plans and manages system projects and implementations; documents systems and trains users; prioritizes requests and manages a backlog; and implements PLC solutions when appropriate. It also works with the leadership team on food safety and quality compliance, customer requirements, process controls, standard operating procedures, and corrective actions when procedures are not followed. The position requires 24/7 call availability and travel of 5–10% for plant positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
If the candidate does not have a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience in Industrial Control Systems or a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of experience in Operations Systems or Industrial Control Systems.
Skills in SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian, reporting and dashboards, and programming.
Understanding of hardware and software configuration, architecture, and design.
Database skills, including tables, views, stored procedures, SQL queries, and reporting.
Ability to write software code or scripting logic, such as Python.
Understanding of PLC concepts, programming logic, and execution.
Understanding of Industrial Control Systems and their components.
Ability to understand production and manufacturing processes and concepts.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to learn new technologies and software systems efficiently.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and lead individual and team projects.
Availability for 24/7 call support.
For plant positions, travel of 5–10%; positions requiring travel also require a valid driver’s license, auto insurance at least at the state minimum, an acceptable driving record, and a vehicle suitable for travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Ignition SCADA Platform and its Perspective User Interface module.
Experience in an Operations Systems or Industrial Control Systems role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, build, and install SCADA, MES, and information-management solutions using programming and scripting, tag configuration, graphics, HMIs, reports and dashboards, and database systems.
Collaborate with users and operations systems/controls partners to identify opportunities, issues, and solutions that improve safety, efficiency, control, and asset performance.
Provide issue support, troubleshoot systems, perform proactive maintenance, and engage IT, Maintenance, or other teams for cross-functional support as needed.
Manage projects and plan system implementations, considering impacts and risks to production processes and end users.
Manage project tasks and communicate plans effectively; create and maintain system documentation and user training or guides for systems and changes affecting production.
Prioritize requests and manage a backlog of operations-system opportunities in alignment with stakeholders and leaders.
Implement and support PLC solutions through programming and communication configuration when PLCs are the best-architected solution.
Work with the leadership team to ensure compliance with food safety and quality plans and customer requirements.
Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and support groups.
Establish and audit PCPs, CCPs, and standard operating procedures to define and monitor processes and meet customer requirements.
Review incidents in which procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action for partners who fail to follow standard procedures.

Benefits

$10,000 relocation bonus and a relocation package for eligible U.S. salaried positions when relocating more than 50 miles.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one.
8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, plus an additional company retirement contribution of about 8% of earnings.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Up to $5,000 annually toward childcare costs.
Wellness Incentive and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
Onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Partners Helping Partners assistance program.