Plant Automation Specialist

Mill Haven Foods LLC; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Select Milk Producers seeks a Plant Automation Specialist for our Littlefield, TX site. The role focuses on maintaining and improving PLC/SCADA-based process control systems, with responsibilities spanning configuration, testing, and training.

The candidate will work with Wonderware, Rockwell, and related hardware, ensuring reliable operation, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across production lines. A strong electrical/controls background is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years maintenance experience in industrial control system development and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and HMI/SCADA software.
• Proficient in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (e.g., RSLogix 5000).
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Industrial electrician training and machinery repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support on process control systems and related tasks.
• Configure control modules, batch programs, and HMI graphics for new projects.
• Improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control and Alarm Management.
• Maintain PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and network interfaces.
• Train end users on operations of installed control systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations to ensure product quality.
• Manage daily operations in absence of maintenance leadership.
• Inspect and service PLCs and HMIs with test equipment.
• Update process control servers, network systems, and interfaces.
• Contribute to Food Safety and Food Quality teams.

Skills

Allen Bradley PLCs

Industrial control systems

IEC 61131-3 programming

HMI/SCADA experience

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

Rockwell

ControlNet

DeviceNet

Job description

## Plant Automation SpecialistApplylocations: Littlefield, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102037Select Milk Producers is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 8 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures including Continental Dairy Facilities, Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest, Mill Haven Foods, Select Custom Solutions, GreenLink and Select Services. With over 800 employees, the Select Milk family of companies impacts all aspects of the dairy farm business and at the heart of our family of companies, is you."We strive to go above and beyond what’s expected in providing for our families, leading our employees, caring for our land and animals, serving our customers, producing quality milk, and serving one another. This commitment is more than our business, it’s in our culture and our character. We believe in being accountable, in doing what’s right, in performing at our best, in setting a higher standard."Select Milk Producers and its subsidiaries offer an attractive compensation and a best-in-class benefits package that includes but is not limited medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more that can be tailored for you and your family. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) up to 6% company match, life and disability insurance, and paid holidays & vacation. We are proud to promote an equal employment opportunity workplace.**SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:** The Plant Automation Specialist continuously evaluates the existing process control systems for reliability of control and effectiveness. In fulfilling these roles, the Plant Automation Specialist works closely with team department members, maintenance, and operations.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** • Provide day-to-day technical support on process control systems and process control related tasks. Support implementation of new projects by configuring control modules, batch programs, and HMI graphics. • Continually improve process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization. • Responsible for all computer integration of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and process controls • Responsible for training of end users on the operations of newly installed or modified process or control systems. • Perform routine and specialized duties in the repair and maintenance of instruments and controls involved in bringing materials from a raw state to a state that is ready for our customers. • Work as part of a team to plan, analyze and control the quality of processes. • Provide technical training to lower-level personnel. • Manage daily operations in absence of Maintenance Manager/supervisor. • Inspect, repair, and adjust Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and related equipment using electrical test equipment, circuit diagrams, schematics, and blueprints. • Process technicians must work to arrange for repair and replacement of instruments and control systems that fail to operate. They must continuously monitor all operation processes so that a malfunction is immediately recognized and corrected. • Responsible for the maintenance and updating of all process control servers. • Responsible for the maintenance and updating of all network systems. • Responsible for the maintenance and updating of all interfaces between process control, business systems, and all other network systems including Tetra Plant Master. • Other duties as may be assigned. • Member of the Food Safety Team and Food Quality Team. **EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:** • Minimum of three (3) years maintenance experience in industrial control system development and troubleshooting. • Must have proven experience with the following PLCs: Allen Bradley. • Must have proven experience with the following HMI or SCADA software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, ControlNet, Device Net. • Strong PLC skills with expertise in system administrative and maintenance activities, and hardware and software troubleshooting. • Experience programming in multiple languages that are IEC 61131-3 compliant, such as RSLogix 5000. • An associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technology or related military service training programs. Additional professional training. • Additional experience with machinery repair and control systems. • Additional training as an industrial electrician.Since 2019, Continental Dairy Facilities has been providing grade A, Gold Star quality milk products to manufacturers around the world. Our commitment to quality and sustainability has made us a preferred producer for a wide range of food manufacturing companies. This commitment extends from our incoming materials to our final product and includes stringent standards for our farming and labor practices, along with individual cow and herd health practices.Our most important core value is YOU. Our employees are the foundation and heart of our organization and we strive to promote a positive and inclusive work environment. We are a forward-thinking company that encourages out-of-the-box thinking and rewards innovation and excellence. We seek employees who will take pride in their work and love to take ownership to solve problems and find unique solutions.Continental Dairy Facilities is proud to partner with Select Milk Producers, which is one of the nation’s largest and most progressive dairy cooperatives, with over 110 family-owned dairies, 32 wholly owned subsidiaries, 12 processing plants, and 8 joint ventures with other major food/beverage producers.