Manufacturing IT Technologist — SCADA & Networks

Smith's Food & Drug Centers; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith's Food & Drug Centers seeks a Manufacturing IT professional to provide support, knowledge, and technical leadership to management and end-users. You will partner with plant and corporate teams to align IT objectives with SQR goals and ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

This role requires experience with Wonderware SCADA, PLC/HMI databases, Windows server environments, and Rockwell certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science or an associates degree with 4 years of technical experience; or equivalent work experience.
• MCITP/MCSA or TS certifications in Windows 7/2008/SQL Server 2008 or similar tech certifications.
• Ability to complete Asset Centre training and pass an audit of PLC/HMI databases.
• Ability to complete Rockwell training and certification to support IP networks, PLC/HMI communications, software/firmware versions and license management.

Responsibilities

• Follow industry and discipline developments relevant to plant operations.
• Serve as a liaison between the plant, technical services and corporate information systems/services.
• Develop an annual budget for plant capital and expense requirements.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance and enhancement of PCs, thin-clients, servers, and LAN/WAN.
• Document new programs and updates according to ECS and SNAPP standards.
• Test and document disaster recovery for all plant computer platforms.
• Develop written procedures to ensure associates adhere to enterprise IT policies.
• Provide technical guidance to improve current plant floor applications.
• Support SQF Food Safety Systems development and maintenance.
• Accountable to Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.

Skills

IT networking

SCADA systems

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Workflow design

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Associates degree + 4 years technical experience

Tools

Wonderware SCADA

Asset Centre

Rockwell PLC/HMI tools

Job description

Smith's Food & Drug Centers seeks a Manufacturing IT professional to provide support, knowledge, and technical leadership to management and end-users. You will partner with plant and corporate teams to align IT objectives with SQR goals and ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

This role requires experience with Wonderware SCADA, PLC/HMI databases, Windows server environments, and Rockwell certifications.