Operations Systems​/Controls Developer

Overview

Job Category:
Engineering | Job Family:
Systems & Controls Engineering

This position is responsible for developing, managing, and supporting operations systems used primarily on the plant floor and by Operations leaders. Systems include SCADA, HMI, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), data collection (Historian), operational reporting and dashboards, and integrations with other company systems, while utilizing database systems for storing and retrieving data.

This role works with Operations Systems/Controls partners as well as Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and contractors to identify opportunities and user needs that will increase safety, operational efficiency, control, and performance of production assets. The position designs and develops solutions, system modifications, and enhancements for productivity improvements, consistent with company standards and industry best practices. The role also manages projects and contributes to company standards and improvements in the operations systems/controls space in collaboration across the company.

Schreiber Foods has standardized to the Inductive Automation Ignition Perspective Platform for SCADA.

This role is 100% on-site at our Logan, Utah manufacturing facility.

Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

• Develop, build, and install SCADA, MES, and information management solutions through programming/scripting, tag configuration, graphics, HMIs, reports/dashboards, and database systems to achieve productivity and safety outcomes designed in collaboration with stakeholders and partners.
• Design solutions to improve safety, efficiency, control, and performance of company assets and partners by working with users and operations systems/controls partners to understand opportunities, issues, and potential solutions.
• Provide issue support, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance of operations systems, which requires 24/7 availability, and engage IT, Maintenance, or other support teams for cross-functional support as necessary.
• Manage projects and plan system implementations, considering impacts and risks to production processes and end users. Build and manage system documentation and user training/guides for operations systems and changes impacting production.
• Prioritize requests and manage a backlog of system opportunities for operations systems through alignment with key stakeholders and leaders.
• Implement and support Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) solutions through programming and communication configurations where PLCs provide the best architected solution.
• Together with the leadership team, ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, customer requirements, PCPs, CCPs, and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes. Review incidents where procedures are not met and determine corrective actions for partners failing to follow procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field
• 5+ years experience in Industrial Control Systems or Manufacturing environment if no bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years experience in Operations Systems/Industrial Control Systems (within a manufacturing environment is preferred)
• SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian, Reporting/Dashboard, and Programming skills (Ignition SCADA Platform and Perspective UI experience preferred)
• Hardware and software configuration, architecture, and design understanding
• Database skills in tables, views, stored procedures, SQL queries, and reporting
• Ability to write software code/scripting logic (e.g., Python)
• Understanding of PLC concepts, programming logic, and execution
• Understanding of Industrial Control Systems and components
• Ability to understand production and manufacturing processes and concepts
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn new technologies and software systems efficiently
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and lead individual and team projects
• Travel up to 5-10%

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. ESOP from day one, plus an 8%…