Controls Engineer

Overview

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The Controls Engineer designs and develops automation control systems and will frequently serve in a project technical lead role, responsible for design, specification, programming, training, testing and implementation of projects.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops electrical schematics and equipment controls software applications.
• Evaluates possible courses of action after developing options when administering projects for the automation control system.
• Ensures that the automation control system is operational and continually satisfies evolving design standards and technical capabilities.
• Regularly makes decisions or recommendations regarding all aspects of the automation control system, including vendors and design objectives.
• Ensures that the automation control system meets short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Interprets electrical and mechanical design drawings.
• Leads maintenance and capital projects for the division as measured by cost control, adherence to project schedules and compliance with standard engineering practices.
• Configures hardware and programs software per application specifications.
• Implements maintenance and capital projects for the division as measured by cost control and project schedules.
• Writes user manuals for developed programs.
• Inspects and evaluates technician work and is responsible for commissioning system start-ups.
• Provides technical and non-manual support to maintenance and operations.
• Independently troubleshoots issues with automated systems and provides technical direction to maintenance and operations.
• Researches and evaluates supplier products.
• Determines materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used in maintaining the automation control system.
• May direct a team responsible for hardware and software maintenance of control systems for equipment automation.
• Develops and prepares reports and analyses to identify trends and takes corrective action as measured by PM compliance and equipment uptime.
• Approves and initiates requisitions for materials and supplies within approved spending limits.
• Maintains compliance with local, state and federal codes related to safe maintenance work practices as measured through internal audits and safety records.
• Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders to make necessary repairs in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to complete repairs in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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