Automation Control Specialist - WM H Leahy Assoc.

NLX Beverage Solutions, LLC firmly believes that our employees are the heart of our success. This position description is designed to outline primary duties and qualifications, but not limit one to specified duties, to ensure individual and group success.

Job Summary

The Automation Controls Specialist will assist in the development and implementation of processes and system enhancements within the manufacturing and operations area. The focus will be on integrating practical process solutions that enhance manufacturing and operations proficiency. Specifically responsible for: installation, programming, calibration, troubleshooting, and preventive and corrective maintenance of automation equipment for the plant and facilities. Oversees the performance of a wide range of equipment automation. Performs and/or coordinates comprehensive expert technical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment automation. Interfaces with vendors and may be placed on-call to work extended hours as required by management or facility needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Learn, practice, and adhere to all safety, quality, and department-specific policies as well as GMP/SOPs and prepare and maintain records as required

Perform installation, calibration, configuration, and maintenance activities on wired and wireless instrumentation

Perform troubleshooting for process equipment hardware and programming of controllers such as PLCs, HMI (Human Machine Interface), POCs (pump-off controllers), VSDs (variable speed drives), and Plant DCS (Distributed Control Systems)

Document automation equipment maintenance

Analyze automation equipment failures and propose solutions to address the failures so they do not recur

Support automation parts procurement and monitor current supply to ensure the availability of spare parts

Ensure automation equipment is installed and functioning according to the facility design and applicable automation standards

Generate as-built instrumentation drawings

Coordinate contractors and vendors when additional support is required to perform work

Perform automation work in compliance with all corporate and local area safety procedures and policies

Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promote continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

Manage all aspects of your projects

Engages in appropriate communication across teams and departments

Practice Lean Manufacturing to improve efficiency and eliminate waste

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment to ensure efficiency, safety, and product integrity

Demonstrate good judgment by reacting to unsafe acts or conditions by making them safe or reporting them to those who can correct them and documenting the correction

Perform assigned tasks while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Must always maintain confidentiality and have regular and reliable attendance

Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Skills

Minimum of 1 year of controls technician experience in a high-volume manufacturing/industrial environment or applicable technical certificate/degree

3+ years of experience maintaining industrial equipment and automation, or technical military experience instead of a degree

Engineering degree preferred; minimum 5 years experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

Understanding of electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including but not limited to instrumentation configuration and PLC programming applications

Skilled at troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Understanding of PLC hardware and programs based on ladder logic

Skilled in PLC Languages such as Allen Bradley, Do-more, and Siemens

Comfortable running equipment using internal or 3rd party software, able to decipher logs and troubleshoot equipment

Understanding of pump-off controllers, remote terminal units and variable speed drives theory of operation

Experience working with CMMS software

Skilled in SCADA systems such as Ignition, C-more, and Factory Talk View

Excellent understanding of P&IDs (piping & instrumentation diagram), PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams), Cause & Effect charts, I/O drawings, and process control information

Understanding of electrical equipment operation, maintenance, and industry safety standards

Knowledge of industrial instrumentation & measurement principles and calibration tools

Knowledge of Sanitation practices for both facilities and equipment

Read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and able to manage multiple priorities

Ability to work well under changing demands

Requires a cooperative team orientation, common sense, good judgment, and professional behavior

Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally within the organization

Ability to give positive suggestions to improve operations in the work center

Ability to read, interpret, and create technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and engineering documents and specifications

Strong communication skills and demonstrated teamwork skills

Advanced electrical background working on high and low voltage systems

Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Willing to perform shifts and overtime as required

Proven leadership ability and strong communication skills

Physical Demands

Vision, hearing, and speaking to meet performance standards

Ability to stand, push, pull, lift, climb, bend, stoop, squat, walk, and fine motor skills to work with the following tools: all types of hand tools, small power tools, scoops, screens, scales, pallet jacks and drum dollies, mops, brooms, ladders, and portable stairs

Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and heavier weights using appropriate equipment and/or team lifting

Ability to work while exposed to the elements for short periods

Ability to work in elevated positions up to 50 feet and use proper safety precautions

Work Environment

Requires ability to work in an environment that may contain potentially toxic and non-toxic fumes, dust, odors, noise, and temperature & ventilation variations while wearing any appropriate PPE (i.e.: safety glasses, safety boots, gloves, hair net, face mask, or uniform)

Work environment involves exposure to inclement weather on occasion

May require working in cramped spaces and extending hands into the machinery