Position Summary

Responsible for performing different technical functions related to electrical, controls, instrumentation, mechanical and pneumatic systems in Crider Foods.

General Purpose

The Electrical and Controls Engineer will become a part of our team as an essential team player in the designing and building of highly complicated and specialized manufacturing facilities. The role of the Electrical and Controls Engineer is a crucial part of the engineering team, working closely with operations and project engineers. An aptitude for PLC and HMI/SCADA based control systems and continuous improvement, as well as a willingness to work hard to build facilities that Feed Families; will ensure the incumbent project engineer becomes a key factor in our organization.

Position Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, program electrical and controls, mechanical, pneumatic, instrumentation and related information and network systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics to perform troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance on electrical and controls, mechanical, pneumatic, instrumentation and related information and network systems.
• Review equipment manuals and ensure corresponding documentation and schematics are up to date and available.
• Performs PLC/SCADA programming.
• Design, develop and implement control systems using Allen Bradley platforms.
• Work with controls team to develop and maintain control systems standards, documentation, software libraries.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, Maintenance and Engineering to implement control systems continuous improvement.
• VFD programming and maintenance.
• Ensures proper operation of SCADA and PLC systems and associated IO, network and information equipment.
• Implement plant improvement projects.
• Initiate and manage cost effective changes and updates to plant facilities or equipment.
• Provide assistance to maintenance managers to improve plant operations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of capital equipment or facilities modifications.
• Document work on the Assets Management System.
• Serve as contact and support for equipment manufacturers, contractors and other internal or external parties with respect to electrical and controls, mechanical, pneumatic, instrumentation and related information and network systems.
• Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with National Electrical Code and other applicable laws and regulations. Understand and follow all safety regulations and policies.
• Crider, Inc. requires all employees to comply with and support all Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and procedures to ensure our products meet and exceed consumers’ expectations.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Employee may be asked to perform duties related to the job that are not included job this list.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of controls experience
• Proficiency in programming PLC’s and HMI applications
• Strong GMP skills, as it relates to Food manufacturing
• Industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Electrical Autocad
• Control panel design
• Strong problem solving skill
• Experience with Allen Bradley controls systems platforms
• FactoryTalk View Studio
• RSLogix 500 and RS Logix 5000
• Panelview Plus, Factorytalk View
• Factorytalk AssetCentre
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Pneumatic Systems
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Knowledge of industrial electrical instruments like Multimeters, Tachometers.
• Safety regulations pertaining to the job duties.
• Maintain effective communication and good relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of ethernet network systems
• Reading and designing electrical schematics
• NEC-National electrical code

Positions reporting to this person

• To be determined as department is developed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to walk and stand, use arms and legs for long periods of time including wrist turning and finger manipulation.
• Employee stands frequently with tasks requiring consistent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crawling to complete; Lift, carry and push/pull occasionally of up to 50 pounds is required.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to extreme temperature conditions.
• Job locations can be consistently 40 degrees or below.
• The noise levels at work are moderate to loud and hearing protection is required.

General Sign-Off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “AT- WILL.” Qualified employees who, because of a physical or mental impairment that significantly limits a major life activity, require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position should notify their Manager or Human Resources.

Food Safety Sign-Off: All team members at Crider Foods must adhere to our food safety requirements and must report food safety problems to management. All attempts should be made to ensure that the written and digital records are documented at the time the activity is performed, legible, clear, concise and suitably authorized (not falsified) by those undertaking monitoring (documented work tasks). This position may be responsible for the inspection and verification of records.

“We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law”.