The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company · 2 months ago
Sr. Engineer, Electrical Controls & Automation
Fort Madison, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $117K/yrThe Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is a leader in the gardening industry, known for its commitment to growth and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Engineer for Electrical Controls & Automation to lead and execute projects that enhance manufacturing and facility electrical systems, ensuring compliance and increasing equipment reliability.
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Responsibilities
Key leadership and execution role for delivering outcomes that are aligned with the business goals, including support of manufacturing and facility electrical systems
Creates and executes the long range plan for prioritized controls upgrades for facility and manufacturing production equipment including capital projects requests and implementation
Responsible for executing the Controls & Automation workstreams of capital projects that will increase reliability, availability, reporting and monitoring of the plant facilities and equipment
Oversee installation and integration of power distribution systems including MCCs and Power Distribution Panels
Provide leadership and serve as a technical resource to associates training in the electrical discipline
Create solutions and provide guidance to maintain compliance of plant safety regulations such as (Arc Flash Electrical Safety- NFPA-70E; LOTO, Energized Work Permits, Safe Cell Entry). Perform work audits for self and other associates
Act as liaison and work closely with other departments such as IT for network maintenance and upgrades
Design and manage systems for maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) backup files and other software related systems in the plant
Subject Matter Expert for programmable logic controller (PLC) and direct programming updates to Allen Bradley PLC ladder programs, connect Laptop Computer to PLC via network protocols
Provide leadership through efficient management of resources, synchronization of project management concepts and effective communication to all stake holders are central accountabilities to this role
Oversee installation and integration of power distribution systems including MCCs and Power Distribution Panels
Develop and implement a robust pipeline of automation technology to improve productivity KPI’s
Qualification
Required
Key leadership and execution role for delivering outcomes that are aligned with the business goals, including support of manufacturing and facility electrical systems
Creates and executes the long range plan for prioritized controls upgrades for facility and manufacturing production equipment including capital projects requests and implementation
Responsible for executing the Controls & Automation workstreams of capital projects that will increase reliability, availability, reporting and monitoring of the plant facilities and equipment
Oversee installation and integration of power distribution systems including MCCs and Power Distribution Panels
Provide leadership and serve as a technical resource to associates training in the electrical discipline
Create solutions and provide guidance to maintain compliance of plant safety regulations such as (Arc Flash Electrical Safety- NFPA-70E; LOTO, Energized Work Permits, Safe Cell Entry). Perform work audits for self and other associates
Act as liaison and work closely with other departments such as IT for network maintenance and upgrades
Design and manage systems for maintaining programmable logic controller (PLC) backup files and other software related systems in the plant
Subject Matter Expert for programmable logic controller (PLC) and direct programming updates to Allen Bradley PLC ladder programs, connect Laptop Computer to PLC via network protocols
Provide leadership through efficient management of resources, synchronization of project management concepts and effective communication to all stake holders are central accountabilities to this role
Develop and implement a robust pipeline of automation technology to improve productivity KPI's
Benefits
Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.
Company
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
At ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe good can grow anywhere. That’s why we’re committed to GroMoreGood™ everywhere.
Founded in 1868
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.5M2022-01-07Post Ipo Equity· $21.5M
1992-01-31IPO
Leadership Team
Nate Baxter
Chief Operating Officer
Thomas Crabtree
Chief Operating Officer, Hawthorne Gardening Company Division
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