Electrical & Controls Engineer

U.S. Sugar Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Sugar Corp. is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation Lead to develop PLC and HMI programs for our manufacturing plants.

You will create engineering documentation, work with group leaders and project managers, and guide contractors and junior staff to meet budgets and schedules. Responsibilities include maintaining PLC/HMI programming for daily operations, identifying automation opportunities to reduce costs, and ensuring drawings and reports are accurate.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent required or preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in controls/instrumentation preferred.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming.
• Ability to read electrical and control drawings.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD LT for drawings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop PLC and HMI programming support for daily plant operations.
• Identify and develop automation solutions to improve productivity.
• Develop and manage controls project requirements, budgets and schedules.
• Plan, schedule and order instrumentation and controls parts.
• Train and assist junior technicians and electricians in instrumentation and automation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.
• Support on-call and overtime as required.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Allen Bradley

RSLogix/ControlLogix

FactoryTalk View

Troubleshooting instrumentation

Planning & analysis

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD LT

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Job Location: UNITED STATES SUGAR MANUFACTURING

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Electrical/Instrumentation Manager, responsible for the development of new PLC and HMI programming. Responsibilities will also include development of engineering documentation required to manufacture and test the mechanical details, assemblies, and systems, collaboration with group leaders, assigned project managers and customers in an effort to track and manage associated budgets and schedules in a timely and professional manner while striving to meet all internal and external expectations. Expected to provide technical direction to the manufacturing and purchasing departments, assume technical responsibility for all assigned elements of the controls system design, communicate with suppliers to ensure appropriate technical application and capability of components purchased for assigned projects, and provide guidance, support and coaching to contractors and junior technicians.

FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and develop PLC and HMI programming support for daily plant operations
• Identify and develop solutions through automation, controls and instrumentation to solve problems which drive productivity
• Through automation, develop solutions that eliminate costs and manpower
• Provide design and performance requirements for contracted controls projects - Monitor and validate project scope requirements and completion
• Plan, schedule and order parts for instrumentation and controls
• Train and assist junior technicians and electricians in instrumentation and automation
• Abide by all Company policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Successfully participate in and complete all training sessions or certifications related to the position.
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicant must be in good health and physically able to perform all phases of the work.
• Other tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must pass a drug test and background check
• Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses
• An Associate's degree (two-year program) or equivalent formal training program prefered
• Five to eight years of experience is preferred
• PLC (Allen Bradley - RSLogix and Control Logix) Programming
• HMI (FactoryTalk View) Programming
• Instrumentation and Electrical troubleshooting skills
• Planning and analytical skills
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
• Ability to read and understand electrical/control drawings
• Ability to modify and create new drawings using 2D AutoCad LT
• TBD

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 75% of the work environment involves office-based activities including reporting, planning, and meetings.Regular requirements include walking production areas and elevated platforms, climbing stairs and ladders, and the ability to respond to site emergencies at any hour.
• 25% of the work environment is conducted in an open outdoor or partially enclosed industrial setting, exposed to extreme heat, high humidity, blowing dust and bagasse particles, steam, and chemical process environments; personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, chemical-resistant footwear) is required at all times in production areas.
• On-Call and overtime may at times be required.

SOFT SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to systematically diagnose complex electrical, instrumentation, automation, and process control problems.
• Identifies root causes and develops practical, sustainable solutions rather than relying solely on temporary repairs.
• Understands the impact control system decisions can have on production, equipment reliability, quality, and safety.
• Communicates technical information clearly to engineers, technicians, supervisors, managers, operators, contractors, and vendors.
• Works effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Safety, and other departments.
• Manages multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation and following established change-management practices.