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Controls & Electrical Engineering Manager

Dairy Farmers of America • New Wilmington, PA • 20h ago

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Through new site construction, expansion, and equipment and facility design or renovation, manage and execute capital

projects and provide major maintenance support on controls related issues. Develop, organize, and maintain process

controls/electrical engineering specifications/standards and process equipment operational parameters.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide management with information and guidance on all aspects of controls, electrical design/construction, and maintenance matters. Investigate and report on problems and recommend solutions

Develop, organize, and maintain process controls/electrical engineering specifications, standards, and process

equipment operational parameters to ensure process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies

Develop and manage the implementation of overall process control/electrical engineering plans and projects for

assigned locations. Manage multiple projects, vendors, and contractors as related to the implementation of engineering plans

Maintain capital budget and equipment schedules in accordance with plant construction, expansion, and/or new product objectives

Communicate with internal personnel on projects, priorities, timetables and budgets

Serve as a technical authority on process controls/electrical engineering matters. Approve related technical specifications on drawings and literature

Continually strive to reduce facility and manufacturing operating costs by providing best option technical solutions and/or utilizing best method analyses towards improving internal systems

Stay abreast of engineering trends and developments. Recommend changes in policies and procedures as appropriate.

Coordinate and manage resources, both personnel (e.g., electrical engineers, technicians, contractors) and

funding to ensure the project or mission fulfills and meets the set objectives defined within the approved scope

Organize monthly technical presentation and review for electrical engineers and maintenance managers

Organize electrical and controls related technical training to improve electrical engineers, electricians, and

maintenance managers technical skills

Design and support 3-5 years long-term plan (road map) for control system upgrade

Develop and manage support structure for operational technology (OT), including production line automation, controls, programming, computer networks, and other communication systems

Provide input on capital and expense projects to drive consistency and standardization

Provide technical expertise to continuously improve process control, utility, operations, and energy management; reduce usage; improve quality; and reduce overall cost of operation

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,

but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree in engineering (electrical engineering preferred) or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

8 or more years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy), including plant capital projects and/or expansion

Experience with power system design and maintenance plan, electrical one-line, schematics design, HMI programming (FT View), PLC-5 / CLX programming, electrical equipment including Pump/VSD maintenance, and instrumentation

Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge of power system design and maintenance plan, electrical one-line, schematics design,

HMI programming (FT View), PLC-5 / CLX programming, electrical equipment including Pump/VSD maintenance, and instrumentation

Working knowledge of electrical and process engineering with a strong emphasis on process controls

Working knowledge of utility technology (e.g., power system, water treatment, boiler house, NH3 cooling system, air supply system)

Knowledge of historian, thin client and servers, SQL database, network communication, distribution switches

Knowledge of Federal Drug Administration (FDA), GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies and regulations

Knowledge of regulatory codes and translating into blueprints and schematics

Knowledge of project management processes, techniques, and tools

Skill in planning, organization, and analysis

Skill in contractor and vendor management

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to complete problem analysis and resolution for both strategic and functional levels

Able to manage projects for multiple plants simultaneously

Able to lead people and get results through others

Able to communicate with diverse range of individuals to ensure needs and requirements are met

Able to think creatively and develop short - and long-range innovation

Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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