Process Control Engineer

REFRESCO GROUP•Waco, TX

45d

About The Position

The Process Controls Engineer will help drive continuous improvement projects, and lead infrastructure automation upgrades to keep automation systems up-to-date and mitigate obsolescence. In addition, the Controls Engineer will be an expert in PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and Servo System programming and troubleshooting, as well as a master in Ethernet Network configuration and diagnostics and developing the SQL Server. This position will also work to enhance the skills of Controls Technicians, Electricians, and Instrumentation Technicians through developing training development plans and organizing and delivering relevant training sessions.

Requirements

Diploma or degree in Electronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Rockwell Automation PLC, VFD, HMI, and Servo System programming and troubleshooting expert
PLC programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, and FactoryTalk Studio software
DeviceNet and Ethernet I/P knowledge will be key for success.
Remote communication and I/O systems experience
Experience in Virtual Network and Thin Clients
SQL Server Experience (preferred)
Licensed Industrial Electrician (preferred)
Ability to establish, meet deadlines and prioritize work
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Ability to initiate, compile, analyze and provide accurate reporting
Must be confident, approachable, and energetic with an eye for detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Work with confidential information
Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Customer Focused
Ownership - is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges.
Results Focus - exhibits commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles.
Communication - relates well to people; builds rapport along all dimensions of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information.
Customer Focus - understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.
Problem Solving - breaks down problems and generates a range of solutions; thinks outside the box and uses ideas of others to help develop solutions; acts and evaluates results of actions.

Responsibilities

Utilizes expert knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Ethernet Networks, I/O networks, to efficiently troubleshoot controls automation system issues, determine root cause, and implement timely, permanent solutions.
Use condition monitoring tools to perform predictive maintenance (PdM) analysis on Production Equipment to identify pending maintenance issues, and issue PM work orders to take corrective action to prevent emergency breakdowns and to determine root cause of maintenance issues.
Analyze performance trends and conducts root cause corrective action to drive improvements.
Drive continuous improvement opportunities to improve plant performance and machine reliability
Promote infrastructure automation upgrades and establish automation disaster recovery strategy
Lead team of electricians and develop training plans to improve the team's skillset

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Pet Insurance
Legal Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Offâ¯Days
Well-being Benefit
Discount and Total Reward Programs