Job Description :
Title: Controls Engineer (Montgomery, AL)
Hiring Manager: Asset Care Director
Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.
We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! We produce an assortment of over 200 amazing brands - old and new, large and small, global and local - that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world!
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.
Context/Scope:
The Diageo Montgomery facility is a site in North American Supply. The Controls Engineer will be responsible for instrumentation and electrical support and for the effectiveness of the DCS system and process controls for multiple lines and liquid processing. This person is a key member of the Asset Care Team and reporting directly to the Asset Care Director. The successful candidate will be expected to work on shift pattern schedule.
Purpose of Role:
People
The ability to work in highly effective teams is crucial for success in this role. As a self-motivated member of the Asset Care Team, you will provide support, training and coaching to your fellow team members, positively impacting team members, inspiring and engaging others.
Safety
Diageo aspires to operate a Zero Harm Culture, where everyone goes home safe, every day, everywhere. Responsible for your own safety as well as the safety of your co-workers and all site visitors, you will actively participate in all site safety, health and environmental programs. You will need to maintain a current knowledge of, and align with, all health safety and environmental rules and regulations. Familiarity with various permit to works including hot work permits, safe work permits and following safety rules and regulations such as lockout-tagout.
Key Outputs:
Strong PLC experience to be able to resolve code within the Allen Bradley control system environment.
Timely and accurate repair of facility instrumentation, controls, and electrical circuits.
Troubleshooting, inspecting, diagnosing, testing, and adjusting digital, pneumatic, and manual instrumentation, as well as tuning, and optimizing control loops.
Regularly works with bottling line equipment such as fillers, labelers, coding systems, inspection systems, palletizers, etc.
Performs knowledge transfer activities in partnership with Maintenance Team Members.
Actively participating in multi-functional work teams.
Ability to quickly learn and understand liquid processing (batch and continuous) systems.
Familiar with root cause problem solving methods and documentation.
Skilled in reading functional specs, loop diagrams, P&ID drawings, and logic diagrams.
Finding solutions to bottling and processing problems.
Identifying and implementing improvements projects to drive productivity and minimize waste.
Contributes to development and implementation of I&E preventative maintenance program.? ??
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Technical Degree or Certificate relevant to Controls Systems Engineering or the equivalent combination of education and technical work experience is required.
Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs.
Relevant instrumentation and electrical maintenance experience.
Familiar with current electrical regulations, codes and safe work practices.
Working knowledge of Allen Bradley VFDs and Servo drive components.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment is required.? Experience in Packaging/Bottling is preferred.?
Familiar with Industrial Control Networks (ex. Ethernet, Profibus, Remote I/O, DH+ Control Net).
Demonstrated capability to problem solve and calibrate Process Instrumentation.
Must be able to read and comprehend electrical and instrumentation drawings.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-functional team environment.
Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to safety.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Montgomery
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2025-08-29
Salary Range:
Minimum Salary:
$73388
Maximum Salary:
$122313
At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role's primary location.
With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.
Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.
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