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Amalgamated Sugar Company · 11 hours ago

Assistant Engineering Manager

Twin Falls, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amalgamated Sugar Company is a leader in the sugar industry, seeking a technically skilled and people-oriented Assistant Engineering Manager to drive operations forward. The role involves managing engineering operations with a focus on control systems, project management, and leadership responsibilities to enhance plant performance and safety.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, design, cost estimation, procurement, and execution of Capital and M&R projects

Ensure all engineering activities comply with company standards, safety regulations, and applicable codes

Provide technical guidance in the selection and specification of equipment, materials, and systems

Conduct and oversee engineering studies to evaluate plant systems, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost reduction

Work closely with the Engineering Manager, Maintenance, and Operations teams to prioritize and align project efforts

Take ownership of the facility’s industrial control systems, including PLCs (mostly Rockwell), HMI, SCADA (iFix/Factory Talk), networking and related instrumentation

Determine root causes of control system issues and implement corrective actions to enhance reliability and uptime

Collaborate with IT, Maintenance, and Operations teams to define and standardize roles and responsibilities for control system management

Prioritize, assign, and oversee control system tasks and upgrades to support production goals

Provide hands-on troubleshooting and system support for automation-related equipment and processes

Drive standardization, documentation, and cybersecurity practices across control systems

Determine root cause of reliability and/or performance issues and develop procedural or capital solutions to resolve the problem

Assist in supervising engineering staff and technicians, supporting their professional development, training, and performance evaluation

Provide leadership and mentorship to junior engineers to build technical depth and leadership bench strength

Support the Engineering Manager in departmental budgeting, cost tracking, and resource planning

Maintain close collaboration with Plant, Maintenance, and Operations Managers to align engineering goals with plant-wide objectives

Develop, track, and report project and department KPIs

Work with vendors, contractors, and internal teams for the selection, procurement, and integration of systems and equipment

Ensure seamless communication and collaboration between Engineering and other departments, including Production, Maintenance, Safety, Environmental, and IT

Represent the Engineering Department in plant-wide initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and external partnerships

Stay current with developments in industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, and automation trends

Recommend and implement innovative technologies to improve safety, efficiency, and product quality

Attend professional conferences, workshops, and training sessions as needed

Maintain involvement with professional or trade associations

Qualification

Industrial control systemsEngineering experienceProject managementRoot cause analysisCAD softwareMS Office SuitePE licenseBilingualCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam leadership