Dairy Plant Controls Specialist

Empire Livestock LLC.; Bridgeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC is seeking an electrical/controls engineer to assist with site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design, focusing on a single plant with occasional cross-location support.

Responsibilities include gathering information on controls and electrical design, maintaining documentation, coordinating with vendors, tracking budgets, and ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering (preferably electrical engineering) or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 2 to 4 years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy), including plant construction and/or expansion or related field
• Experience with HMI and ControlLogix Programming, one-line and electrical schematic design, electrical equipment, or other relevant technologies (i.e., pump and VFD control, configuration, and instrumentation)
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

• Gather and provide information on controls, electrical design, construction, and maintenance matters. Assist in identifying issues, documenting findings, and suggesting possible solutions
• Organize and maintain process controls and electrical engineering documentation, including specifications, standards, and equipment operating parameters to support process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies
• Support the implementation and upkeep of process control and electrical engineering plans and projects for the assigned location. Coordinate activities for projects, vendors, and contractors as related to implementation of engineering plans
• Track and/or update capital budget and equipment schedules to support plant construction, expansion, or new product objectives
• Communicate with DFA employees on projects, priorities, timetables, and budgets
• Serve as technical support on process controls and electrical engineering Review technical specifications on drawings and literature for process controls and electrical engineering
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving internal systems by identifying potential cost-saving measures and sharing technical insights
• Stay informed about engineering practices and developments to support their application in projects. Support changes in policies and procedures as appropriate
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

HMI programming

ControlLogix

Electrical schematics

Project management

Vendor coordination

Communication

English fluency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

HMI

ControlLogix

One-line diagrams

Electrical schematic design

Job description

Empire Livestock LLC is seeking an electrical/controls engineer to assist with site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design, focusing on a single plant with occasional cross-location support.

Responsibilities include gathering information on controls and electrical design, maintaining documentation, coordinating with vendors, tracking budgets, and ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance across projects.