Electrical Controls Engineer

Company: Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
Location: San Leandro
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Benefits:Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision), 401(k) w/matching contribution, HSA/FSA, paid time off, Educational Assistance Program, a wealth of career development opportunities!
• Pay Range:$81,000 to $102,000The compensation range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program.Position Summary:The Electrical Controls Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment from various suppliers. The primary focus of the role will be to identify and prioritize controls/electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance. The Electrical Controls Specialist will also execute projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus, various VFDs, and iFix. Additionally, they will provide training to Maintenance Technicians, configure and maintain industrial networks, and develop routines and SOPs to maintain controls assets.Key Performance Objectives:
• Equipment Maintenance: The Electrical Controls Specialist will troubleshoot and maintain production equipment from various suppliers to ensure equipment uptime is maximized.
• Controls System Documentation: The Electrical Controls Specialist will develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation to ensure that system documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Operations Performance: The Electrical Controls Specialist will identify and prioritize controls/electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance, ensuring that production targets are met and exceeded.
• Project Execution: The Electrical Controls Specialist will execute projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus, various VFDs, and iFix to improve the performance of the production equipment.
• Training and Development: The Electrical Controls Specialist will provide training in controls and electricity to Maintenance Technicians to improve the overall knowledge base of the team.
• Network Configuration: The Electrical Controls Specialist will configure and maintain industrial networks such as Ethernet, DeviceNet, and Remote I/O to ensure that production equipment is properly integrated with the network.
• Controls Asset Maintenance: The Electrical Controls Specialist will develop routines and SOPs to maintain controls assets, ensuring that production equipment is properly maintained.
• Control Software Administration: The Electrical Controls Specialist will administer control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes, ensuring that production equipment is properly maintained.
• Allen Bradley Maintenance: The Electrical Controls Specialist will maintain Allen Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks, Licenses, Technical Support, and various electrical systems to ensure that equipment is properly maintained.
• Electrical Installation/Integration: The Electrical Controls Specialist will supervise the electrical installation/integration of equipment and controls to ensure that installation is performed according to established controls and electrical specifications.
• Innovation and Emerging Technologies: The Electrical Controls Specialist will stay abreast of emerging technologies and document electrical and controls innovations to ensure that the facility is utilizing the most up-to-date technology available.
• Process Documentation: The Electrical Controls Specialist will maintain process documentation (P+ID, Ladder, CAD drawings) to ensure that documentation is accurate and up to date.
• CMMS Software: The Electrical Controls Specialist should have familiarity with CMMS software (SAP) to ensure that work orders are properly tracked and completed.
• Calibration Procedures: The Electrical Controls Specialist should understand calibration procedures for process instruments and process controls troubleshooting to ensure that equipment is properly calibrated.Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
  • Execute projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus, various VFDs, and iFix
  • Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing production downtime
  • Configure and maintain industrial networks such as Ethernet, DeviceNet, and Remote I/O.
  • Develop routines and SOPs to properly maintain the controls assets.
  • Identify and prioritize controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility. - Help the Controls Engineering Group with the installation of the Line Information System (LIS).
  • Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment from various suppliers.
  • Administer control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes to effectively handle all containers.
  • Maintain Allen Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks, Licenses, Technical Support, and various electrical systems.
  • Be part of the team that supervises the electrical installation /integration of equipment and controls.
  • Follow the established Controls and Electrical Specifications.
  • Work well in cooperation with others to achieve measurable results in time allocated or less.
  • Be able to develop creative solutions to challenging problems and be receptive to new ideas.
  • Identify the most critical work that needs to be done.
  • Coordinate and organize resources and people in effective ways to accomplish short, medium and long terms goals.
  • Stay abreast of the emerging technologies, innovate, develop and document electrical and controls
  • Maintain process documentation ( P+ID, Ladder, CAD drawings)
  • Familiar with CMMS software (SAP)
  • Possess an understanding of calibration procedures for process instruments, which measure temperature, pressure, flow, level and composition, along with an understanding of process controls and troubleshooting.
  • Any other duties as assigned.Required Skills and Experience:
    • High school diploma or GED, Electrical certification, and/or vocational certification
    • 3 - 5 years of controls working experience in industrial environments/in a controls engineering role.
    • Experience with PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus, various VFDs, and iFix
    • Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (DeviceNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet).
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
    • Strong knowledge in PNP and NPN sensors.
    • Strong knowledge of Rockwell Software
    • Strong knowledge on Servo motors.
    • Potential travel less than 20% of the time.
    • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Attention to detail and a focus on quality
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
    • Knowledge of process control systems and instrumentation is a plus.
    • This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.Preferred Skills and Experience:
      • Bachelor's degreePhysical Demands and Work Environment:
        • Ability to handle exposure to all temperature changes, high noise levels, and safely working around moving equipment.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made. #LI-SW1As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.

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