Dairy Plant Automation Lead: PLC/SCADA & Process Control

DSJ Global

Lubbock (TX)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Plant Automation Specialist for a dairy manufacturing facility. The role focuses on supporting and optimizing PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and networked control systems to improve reliability and efficiency.

You will troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance automation across a highly automated production line, collaborating with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to lead automation upgrades and capital projects.

Qualifications

3+ years of industrial controls and automation experience.
Strong Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with Wonderware, Rockwell, ControlNet, and DeviceNet platforms.
Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming environments such as RSLogix 5000.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for process control systems and automation equipment.
Configure and maintain PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and VFDs.
Support implementation of new automation projects and control upgrades.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives including alarm management and operator interface optimization.
Maintain process control servers, networks, and system integrations.
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across production operations.
Train operators and maintenance personnel on new and modified systems.