LUB Controls Tech

For our state‑of‑the‑art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Controls Technician.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will become operational in 2025 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026!

This position pays $39 per hour. There is an additional $1 differential for hours worked between 6pm and 6am. Weekly pay.

Summary

Description:

The Industrial Electrical/Controls Technician provides plant‑wide support for the selection, installation, programming, documentation, training, and knowledge of plant industrial controls, including computer integration of PLCs, HMIs and process controls within the facility, training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified process or control systems, and for standardization of control systems and control logic designs, documentation of operational procedures and as‑built electrical drawings and logic.

The Industrial Electrical/Controls Technician is also the plant liaison for new system start‑up and commissioning by outside electrical and controls contractors and system integrators to ensure proper transfer of electrical red lines or updated electrical drawings and documented PLC program changes and adequate training on the installation/changes that have been completed. The ICT is also responsible to keep control panels up to date and help rebuild when needed.

The Electrical portion includes designing, implementing electrical changes or additions to the electrical infrastructure. It is also the objective to oversee the contracted work to assure it is designed and installed per LFC guidelines.

This position is also responsible to update the systems I/O list and create them if missing from the Document library.

• Implementation of Control Systems
  • Owns, drives, and has full accountability for designing and implementing new control systems and equipment on capital projects with input from the engineering team.
  • Oversees outside system integrators and controls contractors in their work within the facility.
  • Ensures that all projects are documented, and information is available for use by all maintenance and production employees.
  • Ensures work is accomplished in a safe and sanitary manner by directing employees and contractors and monitoring adherence to company policies.
• Control System Maintenance & Inspection
  • Has accountability for supporting server‑based solutions and/or network infrastructure to maximize effectiveness of the plant's investment in shared computing resources, including effective deployment and utilization of servers (standalone and clustered), thin clients/terminal services, structured cabling, routers, switches, and network. This is more in the controls system side of our network (Asset‑Center, Wonderware, etc.).
  • Performs, provides details for, and inspects repairs to control and instrumentation systems to prevent downtime and ensure compliance with plant standards and governmental regulations.
  • Determines necessary quantities of spare controls and instrumentation parts and supplies for all plant equipment.
  • Ensures all control systems, PLC and MCC have a current I/O List.
• Training and Documentation
  • Ensures that appropriate training and documentation is available for use in proper training of maintenance and operations personnel.
  • Coordinates, champions, and provides training and development for maintenance technicians to upgrade their controls skill levels.
  • Accountable for maintaining appropriate records and files pertaining to plant maintenance activities to ensure availability of information regarding machine and facility requirements.
• Problem‑solving & Troubleshooting
  • Acts as resource to production and maintenance teams in problem solving and troubleshooting operational activities to reduce downtime related to electrical and control problems.
  • Integrates LEPRINO QUALITY into all aspects of the Allendale plant as evidenced by demonstrated continuous improvement, teamwork with co‑workers, distinguished customer service, and striving for excellence.