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Position Summary:
The E&A Engineering Specialist will be responsible for all assigned aspects related to the factory maintenance and Electricity and Automation (E&A) strategy and will execute on-shift activities according to factory and corporate standards, specifications, local codes, and regulations.
Shifts:
Monday - Friday (Rotating On-Call Escalation Support)
This will include but is not limited to the following:
Maintain optimum electrical and process control equipment facilities to meet the established objectives of the business.
Ensure reliability of electrical, process control and MES hardware and software operation. - Maintain electrical/process control hardware and software to maintain factory at high level of efficiency, safety, and quality.
Nurture and grow relationships with other departments and facilities to provide support and maintenance for optimal factory operations.
Provide technical direction, training, and capability building of maintenance employees.
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintain the existing electrical infrastructure and automation applications.
Provide automation, MES, and factory support on assigned shift, including development of maintenance employees.
Ensure alignment of maintenance processes with the final customers in production.
Conduct preventive maintenance on power distribution, automation, and MES.
Record all electrical power distribution and automation modifications and update the appropriate drawings as per factory specifications.
Ensure process instruments are properly calibrated and functional.
Perform troubleshooting in case of problems and ensure the PLC, HMI, and MES applications are properly maintained.
Maintain industrial applications and hardware in the automation layer.
Enforce PLC and HMI policy/procedures.
Maintain the reliability and the performance of the FAS IT infrastructure and peer to peer networks.
Collaborate with other functions, such as quality, safety, operations and production, with special emphasis on Quality Management Systems (QMS), Hazard Awareness Critical Control Points (HACCP), and calibration.
Develop in areas of responsibility to ensure support of operations.
Electrical & Power Distribution:
Support the factory's electrical power distribution from the utility company service entrance down through switchboards, transformers, distribution panels, etc. to all individual loads. This includes the following activities:
Maintenance of the factory's power distribution.
Understand the factory electrical system from the utility company lines to transformers, switchboards, distribution panels, MCC, motors, lighting fixtures, etc.
Record modifications in order to maintain accuracy and content of the electrical system key documentation (one-line diagrams, MCC data sheets, electrical room's layouts, grounding system, lighting plans, electrical equipment location plan, etc.)
Understand the existing electrical system loading profile, grounding, protection, maintenance needs, safety, and reliability of the factory power system equipment.
Understand the factory electrical criteria, standards, and company guidelines.
Automation & Process Control:
Maintain the factory process control system. Some of the activities are the following:
Understand the existing process control infrastructure, configuration, requirements, networks, level of automation, etc.
Record modifications in order to maintain accuracy and content of the control system key documentation (configuration diagrams, P&IDs, process descriptions, etc.)
Understand the factory controls and IT criteria, standards, and company guidelines.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES):
Support and the existing and future activities related to MES, Factory Automation System and Factory Floor Middle Ware to ensure proper operation as per design criteria
Capital Projects & Collaboration:
Participate in the implementation of the power distribution systems, motor control centers, control panels, HMI, instrumentation, system integration, and commissioning and start up activities.
Requirements & Minimum Education Level:
Associates' Degree in electrical engineering, automation technology, or equivalent work experience.
3 years' minimum experience with electricity, automation, instrumentation, and process control systems (PLC, HMI, Electrical Drives and Controls).
5% or less travel
Preferred Experience:
Knowledge of local electrical code and standards.
Knowledge on MES (manufacturing execution systems). - In-depth knowledge of HMIs and PLCs; experience with Rockwell Automation RSLogix PLCs and Wonderware visualization preferred.
Knowledge on manufacturing IT, industrial networks, and applications.
Skills:
Strong organizational skills.
Analytical skills in problem solving - ability to think objectively through various options and scenarios. - Ability to adapt quickly to changes
Strong interpersonal skills.
SAP knowledge desirable.
The approximate pay range for this position is $83,000 to $98,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) (https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us)
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To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
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