Plant Controls Specialist III (Nights)

Coca Cola Southwest Beverages; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages in Abilene, TX seeks a Plant Controls Specialist to maintain and troubleshoot production equipment and to identify controls opportunities for improving operations. You will develop and maintain electrical and controls documentation and supervise electrical installations with the CCE group.

Requires engineering fundamentals or 10+ years in industrial settings, proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs/VFDs/HMIs, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 8+ years of industrial experience without degree.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in industrial environments without college degree.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, Ethernet).
• Foundation Skills: Speaking/Presenting to explain complex technical problems clearly and keep management informed.
• Collaborating: work well with others to achieve results in time.
• Analytical thinking: methodical problem solving with essential facts.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Thinking Creatively: develop creative solutions and accept new ideas.
• Prioritizing: identify critical work and coordinate resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide training in Controls and Electricity to Maintenance Technicians to minimize downtime.
• Execute projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus, and Allen Bradley VFDs.
• Maintain industrial networks such as DeviceNet and Remote I/O.
• Assist NABU Controls Engineering Group with installation and maintenance of SKU Controllers.
• Identify and prioritize controls/electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance.
• Plan and execute projects minimizing downtime and maintain documentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment from various suppliers.
• Develop control software balancing mechanical and control changes for containers.
• Maintain Allen Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, networks and electrical systems.
• Supervise electrical installation/integration of equipment and controls.
• Follow CCE Controls and Electrical Specifications and propose improvements.

Skills

Speaking/Presenting

Collaborating

Analytical thinking

Prioritizing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

8+ years in industrial environments without degree

10+ years in industrial environments without degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFDs

HMIs

DeviceNet

ControlNet

Remote IO

Data Highway Plus

Ethernet

Job description

Req ID:269212

Job Location: Abilene,Tx

Work days/Shift Hours - if applicable: Monday - Friday / 9:00PM - 5:00AM

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General Purpose

The Plant Controls Specialist maintains and troubleshoots production equipment from various suppliers. This position identifies and prioritizes controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility. Position develops and maintains electrical and controls system documentation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing the production down time.
• Execute small and medium projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus and Allen Bradley VFDs
• Maintain industrial networks such as DeviceNet and Remote I/O.
• Help the NABU Controls Engineering Group with the installation and maintenance of the SKU Controllers
• Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing the production down time.
• Identify and prioritize controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility.
• Plan and execute projects in a manner which minimizes downtime.
• Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment from various suppliers.
• Quickly identify root causes of problems, as mechanical, controls or joint problems and coordinate resources necessary to address them.
• Develop control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes to effectively handle all containers.
• Maintain Allen Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks and various electrical systems.
• Be part of the team that supervises the electrical installation /integration of equipment and controls.
• Follow the CCE Controls and Electrical Specifications.
• Work with the CCE Controls Engineering Group for the following purposes:
• Improve the designs / programs begun by others.
• Implement and propose improvements to the CCE Controls and Electrical Specifications.
• Suggest which controls projects to be handled by CCE Controls Engineering Group and which by the Plant Controls Specialist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or minimum 8 years of work experience in industrial environments without college degree
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in industrial environments without college degree.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet). Experience with various Human Machine Interfaces financial, quality assurance, and human resource procedures and regulations is a must.
• Foundation Skills: Speaking/Presenting - Present complex technical problems in a simple way. Use exception reporting to keep the manager informed.
• Collaborating: Work well in cooperation with others to achieve measurable results in time allocated or less.
• Analytical thinking: Concentrate on analyzing essential facts and be very methodical in solving problems.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc..
• Thinking Creatively: Be able to develop creative solutions to challenging problems and be receptive to new ideas.
• Prioritizing: Identify the most critical work that needs to be done. Coordinate and organize resources and people in effective ways to accomplish short, medium and long terms goals.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain Texas or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages. Please inform us at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.