Electrical and Controls Engineer - 2nd shift

Crider Foods - Stillmore, GA

Full-time

Stillmore, GA

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Electrical and Controls Engineer at Crider Foods is responsible for various technical functions related to electrical, controls, instrumentation, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. This role is crucial in designing and building specialized manufacturing facilities, working closely with operations and project engineers to ensure efficient and safe operations. The engineer will focus on PLC and HMI/SCADA based control systems, contributing to continuous improvement efforts within the organization.

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.
• Perform 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Ensure compliance with National Electrical Code and other applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent work 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 knowledge.
• Electrical Autocad proficiency.
• Control panel design experience.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Experience with Allen Bradley controls systems platforms.
• Familiarity with FactoryTalk View Studio, RSLogix 500 and RS Logix 5000, Panelview Plus, Factorytalk View, Factorytalk AssetCentre.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Knowledge of Pneumatic Systems and Variable Frequency Drives.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical instruments like Multimeters, Tachometers.
• Understanding of safety regulations pertaining to job duties.
• Effective communication and relationship management skills with internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of ethernet network systems.
• Ability to read and design electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with NEC-National electrical code.