Instrumentation​/Control Technician

Instrumentation/Control Technician

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and Pepsi Co, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we're committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas.

From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Trades 7 Instrumentation Tech to support our Electrical team. This role will be responsible for planning, laying out, and performing a wide range of installation, repair, and maintenance operations on a full range of electrical equipment and circuitry throughout the plant.

Additional responsibilities will include:

• Have a minimum of 8 years' experience in the Electrical & Instrumentation field, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in the Instrument, Measurement and Control field, or equivalent formal training plus experience, or equivalent related experience.
• Install, maintain and repair complex automatic controls, generating equipment, transformers, motor control centers, and related electrical equipment, including PLC's and VFD's.
• Install, maintain and repair motors and power distribution systems, including transformers, motor starters, switch gear etc.
• Perform soldering as required for installations or repairs.
• Perform troubleshooting of PLC's and using PLC's for troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Advanced PLC troubleshooting to include code modifications (given proper Management Authorization) to change set-points, forcing functions, step through sequences, etc.
• Program and troubleshoot VFD's using HIM module and / or other tools or software.
• Intermediate knowledge and capability to access and troubleshoot HMI's (Panel views, Wonderware terminals, etc).
• Know how to properly document and store HMI and PLC programming.
• Trained and demonstrated capability on HMI software including assigning/modifying alarms and creating objects (excluding PC based software, i.e. Wonderware).
• Have basic understand of the National Electric Code and other reference materials and charts.
• Be able to read and understand Technical Manuals.
• Have math skills as needed for measuring and calculating electrical formulas.
• Follow drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Be able to identify electrical components and follow wiring diagrams.
• Have basic knowledge or PC's, printers and associated software (Windows, Word, Excel, etc…).
• Perform material procurement duties using CMMS.
• Diagnose and remedy problems using test equipment and service manuals.
• Disassemble units, determine extent of trouble, repair or replace components, reassemble, and adjust for proper operation.
• Be able to understand, repair/replace VFD's, smart valves, and other technically advanced equipment.
• Understand how food process systems and packaging equipment work.
• Be able to program and troubleshoot advanced PLC communication systems (Device Net, Ethernet, DH+, Control Net, etc).
• Accomplish work independently with a minimum of interference or delay to production.
• Understand operating principles of instruments, control loops (PID), and other analog devices.
• Understand servo motor control and associated software.
• Trained and demonstrated capability on coding systems (Videojet's, Labelers, Case Coders, etc).
• Knowledge of calibrating level and pressure transmitters, temperature measuring devices, conductivity sensors, etc.
• Read, understand and troubleshoot from process & instrumentation diagrams, pinning charts, and functional system descriptions.
• Assume technical decision-making.
• Use verbal and written communication in a professional manner with team members, management, and all internal and external customers.
• Model effective team behavior such as listening, seeking input from others, conflict resolutions, helping others and supporting team activities.
• Be able to setup and tune system controls and instruments, both…