Controls Engineer

Job Summary:

• Electrical, electronic, pneumatic & mechanical knowledge, comprehension, and skills.
• AC/DC control circuits
• PLC and control circuit Troubleshooting
• Ladder logic knowledge and basic programming skills
• VFD's
• 120v, 240, 480v single and three phase power circuits
• 24v and 120v control circuits
• Use of hand tools, Multi-meters Analog & Digital, ammeters, amp probes etc.
• Work from manuals, prints schematics: basic skills in math & reading
• Good communication Skills, basic computer skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC)- Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500- Siemens
• Knowledge Human Machine Interfaces (TCP) or Allen Bradley Panel View Plus (a Plus)
• Experience with proximity and photo sensors
• Training of maintenance personnel
• Documentation
• Must be able to comprehend and comply with all OSHA and company safety and electrical regulations including Lock Out / Tag Out, and Arc Flash protection

Requirements:

• 2-year Associates degree in electrical technologies or equivalent experience
• Certified Allen Bradley technician (Is very desirable) (Training to attain is will be provided)
• 4 years of industrial automation experience in a manufacturing and distribution environment preferred.
• Programming experience desired. Allen-Bradley systems experience including, but not limited to, Rockwell Factory Talk suite of software, Logix platform, and proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial networks.
• Experience developing process control strategies, architectures and PLC programs is required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley variable speed drives.
• Possess good understanding of computer and industrial networks.
• Ability to read, speak clearly, and understand detailed written and verbal instructions given in English.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Must be able to follow standardized written directions.
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must be able to produce passing grade on written HACCP examination; must demonstrate adherence to HACCP standards in daily performance.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and smell.
• Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have or be able to obtain a passport

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with hands and arms, bend, squat and climb (ladders). The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull and/or move up to 20 lbs. Work Environment:
• The noise level in the office work environment is moderately quiet. The field work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil and electricity. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors.
• Allergens found inside the plant include: fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut.

All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing.

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.