Electrical Automation Tech

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Overview

The Electrical Automation Technician will safely and efficiently maintain, troubleshoot, and work to improve the electrical and automation systems within the production facility. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety & Quality are followed and complied with uniformly in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits / observations, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality and personnel safety.
• Always ensure regulatory compliance
• Interpret electrical schematics and user manuals
• Troubleshoot process issues with automation software
• Troubleshoot hardware issues with PLCs (programmable logic controllers) and touchscreens
• Use advanced network troubleshooting to diagnose control networking issues
• Work with IT to troubleshoot and maintain servers
• Create user manuals and training documentation. Train technicians as appropriate
• Identify and facilitate process and automation improvements
• Assist and consult with management / engineering on projects as needed
• Provide support and leadership to the maintenance technicians
• Manage, backup and organize all electrical / automation related documentation for the facility (programs, schematics, network information, manuals, etc.)

Qualifications

Relocation Package Available Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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