Dairy Plant Automation Specialist — PLC/HMI Expert

Mill Haven Foods LLC; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Select Milk Producers seeks a Plant Automation Specialist for our Littlefield, TX site. The role focuses on maintaining and improving PLC/SCADA-based process control systems, with responsibilities spanning configuration, testing, and training.

The candidate will work with Wonderware, Rockwell, and related hardware, ensuring reliable operation, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across production lines. A strong electrical/controls background is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years maintenance experience in industrial control system development and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI/SCADA software.
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (e.g., RSLogix 5000).
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Industrial electrician training and machinery repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support on process control systems and related tasks.
• Configure control modules, batch programs, and HMI graphics for new projects.
• Improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control and Alarm Management.
• Maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and network interfaces.
• Train end users on operations of installed control systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to ensure product quality.
• Manage daily operations in absence of maintenance leadership.
• Inspect and service PLCs and HMIs with test equipment.
• Update process control servers, network systems, and interfaces.
• Contribute to Food Safety and Food Quality teams.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Industrial control systems

IEC 61131-3 programming

HMI/SCADA experience

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

Rockwell

ControlNet

DeviceNet

Job description

Select Milk Producers seeks a Plant Automation Specialist for our Littlefield, TX site. The role focuses on maintaining and improving PLC/SCADA-based process control systems, with responsibilities spanning configuration, testing, and training.

The candidate will work with Wonderware, Rockwell, and related hardware, ensuring reliable operation, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across production lines. A strong electrical/controls background is essential.