Sr Controls Engineer - Joplin, MO

General Mills; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer I to lead technical initiatives in their Joplin Pet plant. The role involves supporting production and maintenance efforts, enhancing safety practices, and managing capital projects connected to electrical and controls systems, all while contributing to a culture of zero injuries.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement financial wellbeing

Time off programs

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience minimum.
• Experience with PLC and HMI hardware/software.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide tactical and troubleshooting support to operations.
• Ensure equipment meets electrical codes and standards.
• Manage electrical/control related capital projects.

Skills

Understanding of technology

Power distribution

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley Control Logix

SQL Server

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Controls Engineer I will provide technical leadership for electrical and controls systems for all areas of the Joplin Pet plant. This position requires considerable interaction with project engineers, systems engineers, reliability engineers, plant floor personnel, leadership team, and external engineers and vendors. Joplin is a non-union facility with 280 employees leading the safe, high-quality production of Blue Buffalo pet food and treats. This role reports to the Plant Technical Manager. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES HUMAN AND FOOD SAFETY: Contribute to a safety culture that strives for zero injuries by proactively identifying and addressing physical/environmental/behavioral issues and implementing best practices for safety reliable control circuits Ensure existing and new equipment and infrastructure meets applicable electrical codes (NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, etc.) and GMI Global CIS Standards PRODUCTION SUPPORT Provide tactical and troubleshooting support to operations and maintenance in the area of controls and information systems Provide strategic support for engineering, operations, and maintenance to drive out losses in the manufacturing process by leveraging existing and emerging control system technology and methodologies Implement PLC and HMI hardware/software and manufacturing networks in accordance with GMI standards Apply Zero Loss Culture concepts in all areas of work PROJECTS AND PLANT INITIATIVES Provide input into the plants capital plan and proactively manage obsolescence of controls systems Support plant capital projects as a controls and electrical systems lead. Manage electrical/controls related capital projects as necessary Manage external integrators as necessary Support plant HMM and other initiatives as necessary ENGAGING LEADER BEHAVIORS Build and maintain a strong working relationship with engineers, operations and maintenance leadership, controls techs, floor personnel, and external engineers/vendors Provide technical coaching and development for controls team, Engineers, and other salaried and wage staff as necessary MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience 3 years related experience minimum Demonstrated understanding of technology, including complexities of products, equipment, and costs Understanding of and experience with power distribution and associated equipment (up through 480VAC). Experience with: Allen Bradley Control Logix, Panelviews, and RSLinx Allen Bradley Servo Controllers Remote IO, Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet communications Common field devices/instruments – VFD’s, Load Cells, Control Valves, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Flow, and Position sensors Servers, Windows Operating Systems, Terminal Services Controls instrumentation including Load Cells; Metering Feeders; Control Valves, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Position, Presence devices and other common field devices PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with Ignition, SQL Server, and Historians COMPANY OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. Salary Range The salary range for this position is $89200.00 - $133900.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifictions, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Controls Engineer I will provide technical leadership for electrical and controls systems for all areas of the Joplin Pet plant. This position requires considerable interaction with project engineers, systems engineers, reliability engineers, plant floor personnel, leadership team, and external engineers and vendors. Joplin is a non-union facility with 280 employees leading the safe, high-quality production of Blue Buffalo pet food and treats. This role reports to the Plant Technical Manager. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES HUMAN AND FOOD SAFETY: Contribute to a safety culture that strives for zero injuries by proactively identifying and addressing physical/environmental/behavioral issues and implementing best practices for safety reliable control circuits Ensure existing and new equipment and infrastructure meets applicable electrical codes (NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, etc.) and GMI Global CIS Standards PRODUCTION SUPPORT Provide tactical and troubleshooting support to operations and maintenance in the area of controls and information systems Provide strategic support for engineering, operations, and maintenance to drive out losses in the manufacturing process by leveraging existing and emerging control system technology and methodologies Implement PLC and HMI hardware/software and manufacturing networks in accordance with GMI standards Apply Zero Loss Culture concepts in all areas of work PROJECTS AND PLANT INITIATIVES Provide input into the plants capital plan and proactively manage obsolescence of controls systems Support plant capital projects as a controls and electrical systems lead. Manage electrical/controls related capital projects as necessary Manage external integrators as necessary Support plant HMM and other initiatives as necessary ENGAGING LEADER BEHAVIORS Build and maintain a strong working relationship with engineers, operations and maintenance leadership, controls techs, floor personnel, and external engineers/vendors Provide technical coaching and development for controls team, Engineers, and other salaried and wage staff as necessary MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience 3 years related experience minimum Demonstrated understanding of technology, including complexities of products, equipment, and costs Understanding of and experience with power distribution and associated equipment (up through 480VAC). Experience with: Allen Bradley Control Logix, Panelviews, and RSLinx Allen Bradley Servo Controllers Remote IO, Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet communications Common field devices/instruments – VFD’s, Load Cells, Control Valves, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Flow, and Position sensors Servers, Windows Operating Systems, Terminal Services Controls instrumentation including Load Cells; Metering Feeders; Control Valves, Level, Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Position, Presence devices and other common field devices PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with Ignition, SQL Server, and Historians

About the company

General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores.

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