Controls/Project Engineer

1. It is an essential requirement of the job that the employee has the ability to function in a feedback-rich, team-based environment.

2. Employees must be able to have dialogue with both technical and non-technical roles.

3. Employees must possess good interpersonal skills and be compatible with co-workers.

ESSENTIAL

70% Capital Project Management

Gather appropriate resources and staff the project team.

Align on scope to include objectives, approach, deliverables, exclusions, etc.

Complete conceptual and preliminary design phases to prepare project cost estimate.

Create and submit capital project request for approval.

Lead final design phase to include construction drawings, bid packages, bid list, etc.

Lead construction / installation phase and utilize internal maintenance staff and/or outside contractors. Emphasize safety during all project phases.

Lead check-out, start-up, verification, and validation activities.

Verify all plant systems have been updated and close out project.

20% Process Improvement Initiatives

Use plant floor databases and spend time on the floor to identify opportunities.

Form a project team, define objectives, and state expected benefits. Build business case.

Develop and recommend preferred options / solutions for approval.

Lead team through testing, implementation, verification, validation, and monitoring phases.

10% Technical Coaching / Consulting / Leadership

Provide coaching on plant capabilities, production capacity, & system functionality

Provide technical expertise as needed on other projects across the business

PLC, controls knowledge

Recommend timing for technology upgrades

CAD software

SUPPLEMENTAL

Fiscal Responsibility: Capital project specific (typical range is $100K - $2M)

Internal Partners: Operators, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and Plant Leadership.

External Partners: Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers, Contractors, Regulatory Agencies, Engineering Firms

Degrees
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering preferred (Chemical or Mechanical if have electrical and controls experience)

Experience
10+ years experience in food manufacturing is preferred. Experience with design and implementation of electrical, controls, and mechanical hardware / systems.