Plant Controls Specialist

PepsiCo • Dallas, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The PepsiCo Foods R&D is a fast-paced Pilot Plant/Testing Facility focused on innovation and new product development. The primary focus for this role is responsible for the Plano GPC Controls/Electrical system maintenance improving PepsiCo’s processes automation and advanced control mechanisms including PLC, OT, AI and existing technologies. Associate in this role will be part of a larger team that will be responsible for site controls manage and day to day Controls maintenance.
Associates in this role will be expected to have strong communication/collaboration skills as they will be working with cross-functional partners on the data analytics, and IT teams as well as external vendors to execute our holistic agenda. Experience working with industrial processes will be critical.

Requirements

• Associate Technical Degree Preferred (Networking /System Security or related field.
• 2+ Years in Food Manufacturing Technology and Processes preferred.
• Experience in Project Management/Management with industrial controls System.
• Experience working and Managing and Plant Network Management.
• Excellent computer skills necessary for communications using Outlook, Excel,IM, Zoom, MS Teams.
• Proficiency in multiple computing apps and tools. (SQL, Historian, VMware, RSlogix, IntraVue, Realware etc.).
• In addition to advanced knowledge of controls and networking, electrical skills, instrumentation and mechanical knowledge is required.
• Advanced knowledge of low /high voltage circuit troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial 3ph motors.
• Ability to read electrical, controls and mechanical prints for troubleshooting and designing purposes.
• VFD programming capability including Allen-Bradley Series 4, 7, 525, and 527s.
• Intermediate Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC Program, Ladder Logic, and Block Diagram.
• Troubleshooting experience on Allen-Bradley PLCs VFDs.
• Basic Troubleshooting Experience on Plant IT Network.
• Intermediate knowledge of Building Automation troubleshooting.
• Highly motivated to work with others in a team environment to deliver on the team development objectives with strong desire to provide individual contribution.
• Team player, flexibility, mechanical aptitude, work with limited supervision, self-starter, written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical/electrical skills for troubleshooting and parts fabrication as required.
• Knowledge of GRT for parts and Purchase Ordering.
• Owns the planning, organizing and upkeep of preventative maintenance schedule to maximize performance of all plant and ensure a safe working environment for all tasks carried out.
• Knowledge of the SCADA system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide front line support of our PLC, SCADA applications, plant networking maintenance, and System Security (fire wall).
• Ensure that equipment is available as required for site operations.
• Fault finding on PLC’s and PC based SCADA applications.
• Competent to carry out diagnostic testing and repair of controls related issues.
• Modifications, tests, and minor installation work.
• Programming of Allen-Bradley VFDs (Powerflex and 525 series).
• Programming and Maintenance of Servo systems.
• Programming and Maintenance of Vision systems (OPTYX and Odenberg).
• Program factory floor devices and applications (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems).
• Support project planning with hardware, software, and integration strategies for OT floor operations and validations.
• Operating technology systems security.
• Interface as Ops controls specialist for IoT edge devices and Machine AI applications for the factory floor.
• Develop solutions to enhance process data analytics and data management.
• Develop best practices for new technology deployments in an industrial environment.
• Partner with EHS as a subject matter expert for new equipment Controls assessments and risk mitigation.
• Change Management support on new equipment that gets commissioned at Pilot Plant.
• Vendor/Project Management/Capex Planning and implementation ensuring PepsiCo Specs are Maintained.
• Research and Purchase Critical /Spares as needed (online and from Vendors direct).
• Build SLA’s with 3rd party vendors.
• Lead IT and Controls Projects to commissioning phase and provide Commissioning support for product development teams as needed.
• Provide technical training and mentoring to L3 and L4 Maintenance Techs.
• Support site food safety programs and audits. Lead Food safety and Food Defense programs for the Plant to assist Plant Management maintain FSSSC22000 Certification.
• Support R&D development including testing and retail production for test markets.
• Support Plano GPC operations at multiple sites (TPC, Process Lab).
• Site Infra and Facility Support.
• Maintain Plant Wi-Fi Network (both 192 and 26 networks).
• Maintain Site security Cameras ensuring we meet all Program/policy related compliance.
• Identify needed plant upgrades, negotiate with vendors for identified improvement projects and manage project purchase orders/budget with vendors.
• Manager all Servers on site including Historian, SQL Server, VM Ware, Security and Site Access Servers.
• Lead/manage assigned EHS compliance programs.
• Maintain PM program records as required to support Safety/Food Safety programs.
• Lead/participate in Food Safety mandated Audits (AIB, FSSC22000, FDA) for maintenance related programs.
• Lead/Support Food Defense Program (will be part of multiple teams).
• Ensure all food safety/food defense and EHS related work orders are prioritized, and issues resolved to maintain compliance.
• Complete required safety, food safety, and food defense training as required.
• Raise MOC request as needed (new equip, equip mods, and transfers).
• Engage with EHS team to ensure site safety (Cameras, Access Control).

Benefits

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree