iLocatum ยท 21 hours ago
Lead Engineer, Controls
McCalla, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expiLocatum is seeking a Controls Leader who will provide key leadership for power and control systems within the plant. This role involves managing technician development, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing systems for reliability and efficiency.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Assists primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership
Provides input to the Engineering Projects Manager to develop and manage power and control standards and ensure application of the standards on all projects and upgrades
Leads the execution of the site masterplan for power and controls systems to include understanding of the installed base, and replacement plan for obsolete equipment/technologies
Builds and maintains a sustainable system for plant Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians skill development. Coaches technicians on skill assessment and development of operating within the department
Manages Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians and daily direction setting
Knows, communicates, and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70e, NFPA 79 and OSHA 1910). Is also responsible for ensuring equipment and safe practice compliance in their area of responsibility
Responsible for validation of the MES data from PLCs. Support plant Process Engineers in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development
Provides support in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as: control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI development
Works with engineering and operations to identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost
Owns parts or whole Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.)
Works closely with engineering and operations leaders on selection and installation/start-up of new equipment. Becomes the technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others regarding control systems
Provides power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives
Provides support throughout other parts of the plant as needed on a daily basis
Learns and applies control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required
5 years of relevant controls experience is required
Ability to work and manage within a team environment
Strong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platforms
Working knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practices
Proficiency in plant historian
Understanding of technical systems and terminology
Experience learning and integrating new technologies
Experience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environment
Demonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systems
Experience with plant systems software
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Willingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed, as well as to take off-shift support calls as needed
Experience leading, teaching or managing others effectively
Some travel required
Able to perform moderate activity including but not limited to, significant time spent on manufacturing floor and some physical work on equipment
Preferred
Electrical engineering degree is preferred
Manufacturing experience is preferred
Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing is preferred
Company
iLocatum
iLocatum is an executive search firm representing job openings in virtually every industry and job function across the country.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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