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Location:

St. Albans, US, 05478

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate.

We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.

We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.

We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

REPORTING TO: Maintenance Supervisor

LOCATION: St. Albans, VT

This position is responsible for troubleshooting and leading the effort to identify if the problem is mechanical, electrical or from the computer systems controlling the process; all aspects related to the factory maintenance strategy and will execute activities according to factory and corporate standards, specifications, local codes, and regulations.

Sunday Monday and Tuesday 7:00pm
-7:15am and Wednesday 7:00pm - 1:15am SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: 10% hourly rate OR Thursday 1:00am - 7:15am and Thursday Friday and Saturday 7:00pm - 7:15am.
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
: 20% hourly rate

• Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements
• Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
• Strong skill set with AB programmable logic controllers (PLC5, SLC
  500, Microogix, Control Logix, Compact Logix), (Siemens S7 a Plus) as well as Human Interface (HMIs) such as AB Panel View, Factory Talk View ME and SE.
• Ability to configure, test, troubleshoot and commission AB, ABB and Siemens VFDs.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems with the ability to make minor programming changes.
• Direct and oversee the maintenance of programs for PLCs and PCs coordinating with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Information Technology staff, and Production and Maintenance personnel.
• Support the development and design of future system installations.
• Educate and guide mechanics with their ability to troubleshoot automated and electrical systems to prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA safety practices.
• Understand the plant electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level switches, valve actuators and positioners and weighting systems.
• Enforce PLC/HMI policy/procedures.
• Document system modifications in order to maintain an accurate registry of modifications.

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree, preferred
• At least 3 [years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design. Experience in food industry is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Siemens and PLCs
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ( PLC5, SLC
  500, Microogix, Control Logix, Compact Logix ) PLCs, Panel View/Panelview Plus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, Device Net, DH+, etc.) is required
• Experience with…