Automation Controls Specialist

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas’ English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann’s or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.#LI-CW2

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

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Salary Range: $89,900 - $116,900

Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off
401k & Company Match

Position Summary:

We are seeking a self-motivated candidate to manage and supervise essential maintenance activities and provide automation controls support to a highly automated and fast paced baking, or distribution facility. The qualified candidate should understand basics of industrial facilities and have strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills with a strong background in electrical and industrial controls. The position will require experience with the latest versions of the Allen Bradley family of PLC’s, VFD’s and HMI’s/OIT’s to be used in conjunction with a strong understanding of electrical controls systems, mechanical drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, PC’s, Robotics, and Controls networks.

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Job Responsibilities:

Have experience in SLC 500 and Logix 5000 series PLC’s and Panel View ME Studio Programming to Level 4 and 5.Knowledge of Kinetix Servo systems.

Sequential Flow Chart Programming knowledge,Logix 5000.Have knowledge of EnetIP Networks and fault-finding diagnosis.

Familiarity with Rockwell SE, and Historian.

Understanding of computer operating systems such as Windows 10, Server 2019 and Thin Clients etc.

Review key plant metrics/KPIs and equipment data to identify potential areas for continuous improvement then lead a team to develop an engineered solution

Provide electrical troubleshooting and industrial controls support to the maintenance department.

Provide support for the manufacturing Controls networks with an understanding of IP addressing, machine network switches and Vlan topology and as a liaison between plant personnel, corporate engineering and IT when needed.

Manage Rockwell Automation and other software/hardware and programs on department computers as well as ensuring all control devices are up to date with firmware and software revisions knowledge of Asset Center.

Maintain a library for all control device back-ups and updates

Work closely with operations management to provide effective controls support

Lead PdM (Predictive Maintenance) initiatives through conducting and training Maintenance personnel on Thermography, Ultrasonic Leak Detection and Vibration Analysis.

Ensure equipment in area is maintained, guarded and operated in accordance with defined safety regulations and procedures

Identify potential cost savings and cost avoidance; implement continuous improvement projects to achieve results

Participate in budget planning for area and department

Visit equipment suppliers as needed to inspect new equipment ensuring compliance with BBU corporate electrical specifications.

Ensure all new and retrofitted equipment has optimized electrical PMs Support other BBU facilities if required, may require some minor travel.

Will be responsible for Mentoring, Developing, Training and Validating knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and controls systems with all Mechanics Key Behavioral

Competencies:

Provide leadership and, or training to one or…