Instrumentation & Controls Engineer: Automate & Optimize Plant

Kerry Group; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry Group in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking an Instrumentation/Controls Engineer to drive development of testing protocols, preventive maintenance, and control process improvements at a fully automated manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include evaluating instrumentation, troubleshooting issues, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with Operations and Engineering to enhance system reliability and performance. Compensation reflects market range and includes benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication within a manufacturing team.
• Teamwork across multiple departments at all levels.
• Attention to detail to identify and act on deviations from expected performance.
• Problem-solving to assess issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Organizational skills to prioritize tasks and minimize downtime.
• Curiosity about new technologies is advantageous.
• A continuous improvement mindset to enhance reliability.
• Safety-consciousness to mitigate hazards.
• Project management to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong understanding of Industrial Electrical Standards and NEC code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Development of instrumentation testing protocols and procedures.
• Development of Preventive Maintenance programs and procedures.
• Development of a Resource Library for Electricians.
• Ensuring instrumentation operation complies with quality parameters.
• Assist with identifying and scheduling routine/planned maintenance.
• Assist with troubleshooting issues or concerns.
• Assist Electricians with technical issues and concerns.
• Evaluate existing instrumentation and processes to improve system efficiency and reliability.
• Conduct Root Cause analysis.
• Assist with training production staff if required.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to design and develop new control processes.
• Provide as needed Controls support to Operations and Engineering.
• Assist with installation of new control processes.
• May involve procurement and budgetary responsibility.
• Provide IT support for plant phones, Access control and Security Systems
• Assist Electricians with Installation, maintaining, testing, inspections, diagnose failures and calibration equipment to ensure it is in good working order
• Knowledge of the following instrumentation and controls: Pressure Transmitters, Coriolis and Mag Flow Meters, RTD/Thermocouple and controllers, Actuated Control valves and Positioners, Servo Motors

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Curiosity

Continuous improvement

Safety-conscious

Project management

Industrial Electrical Standards

Job description

Kerry Group in Niagara Falls, NY is seeking an Instrumentation/Controls Engineer to drive development of testing protocols, preventive maintenance, and control process improvements at a fully automated manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include evaluating instrumentation, troubleshooting issues, performing root cause analysis, and collaborating with Operations and Engineering to enhance system reliability and performance. Compensation reflects market range and includes benefits.