Industrial Controls System Admin

Simmons Foods, Inc.; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Foods, Inc. in Siloam Springs, AR is seeking an Electrical/PLC Project Engineer to design and maintain plant electrical systems and PLCs in a fast-paced production environment.

You will troubleshoot, program, and network PLCs, align with NEC/IEEE/ISA/ISO/ANSI standards, and support control panels and line automation. Responsibilities include reviewing capital projects, preparing cost estimates, coordinating with maintenance and production teams, and training staff on electrical

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLC and control systems experience.
• Proficient in NEC, IEEE, ISA, ANSI, IEC standards.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Designs and maintains PLCs and plant electrical systems in a dynamic production environment.
• Troubleshoots and programs PLCs; ensures proper line and conveyor speed setup.
• Reviews capital projects from start to finish and coordinates with maintenance and production teams.
• Prepares cost estimates and procurement requests; ensures safety and quality standards are met.
• Trains personnel on controls and electrical processes.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Education

Vocational or technical schooling in electrical systems

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Purpose of the Position

Design plant’s electrical projects, maintain, develop, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in a dynamic environment subject to frequent changes in demand and project priorities.

Essential Position Responsibilities

This is a Salary Exempt position.

Manages electrical systems. Troubleshoots and maintains facilities control panels in regards to power distribution including motor control, motors, overload projection, etc. Conducts PLC programming and networking including braiding of the control panel, lateral logics, etc. Responsible for line and conveyor speed set up. Follows National Electrical Code (NEC) while installing and troubleshooting equipment. Deciphers blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Engineers Industrial Control Systems ensure they meet safety standards. Designs and assembles PLCs and operator interface programming for control panels. Ensures control systems meet recognized standards including IEEE, ISO, ISA, ANSI, IEC, and NEC. Maintains facility’s electrical design and configuration control. Prepares conceptual and detailed designs and analysis for digital systems.

Involved in electrical project management. Involved in the reviewing of capital project plans from start to end. Provides feedback concerning execution of work and potential problems including acquisition of materials, equipment, and manpower, as well as the coordination with production schedules. Prepares cost estimates as needed. Submits work requisitions for all required components and monitors arrival. Responsible for ensuring components meet all quality and safety standards specified on the project. Assists in activity coordination of the maintenance and production teams to meet project’s deadlines.

Recommends measures to increase performance. Understands and actively compares industrial process measurements and controls selecting the most fitting measurements to reduce waste and increase equipment performance. Provides technical expertise and consultation to identify and resolve equipment and systems issues. Attends meetings as required and relies on information to non-attending personnel as needed.

Communicates and trains personnel in industrial processes and measurements. Conducts training for controls and electrical related systems for maintenance and operations personnel. Provides technical support for turnaround and shutdown activities.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives

Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives

This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities

Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Communicates with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail. May present information to small or large groups. Must be able to work in various temperatures. Move about in a manufacturing environment and surrounding property including climbing stairs. May travel via car or plane to various work locations.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

As required by visiting facility

Travel

Occasionally for training purposes.

Technical Experience

3 years in PLC and TLC networking experience. Proven knowledge and proficiency in networking, IEEE, ISO, ISA, ANSI, IEC, and NEC standards.

Industry Experience

Preference for poultry or pet food processing organization.

Minimum Education

Vocational or Technical school in electrical systems or related field.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.