Technician, Automation Controls(B) OR (D)

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

12 holidays + PTO

Flexible workplace environment

Sustainability mission

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA. in St. Albans, VT is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot and lead automated control system diagnoses. The role focuses on mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled processes and requires coordinating with process engineers and IT staff.

Responsibilities include configuring PLC/HMI systems, maintaining programs, and guiding mechanics to prevent downtime. Strong PLC/SCADA experience and safety compliance are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of automation experience with HMIs, SCADA, PLCs and control system design.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs needed; food industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and lead identification of mechanical or electrical issues in the process.
• Maintain factory automation strategy in line with standards and codes.
• Configure, test, troubleshoot, and commission PLC and HMI-based controls.
• Oversee maintenance programs for PLCs and PCs in coordination with engineers.
• Develop and design future system installations and upgrades.
• Educate mechanics to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, HACCP, OSHA requirements.

Skills

AB PLCs

Siemens PLCs

PanelView HMIs

FactoryTalk View

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation oversight

Team leadership

Education

Associates degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering or related technical degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

PanelView/PanelViewPlus

Ethernet/IP / DeviceNet

Siemens S7 PLCs

Job description

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Location: St. Albans, US, 05478

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

REPORTING TO: Maintenance Supervisor

LOCATION: St. Albans, VT

About the role:

This position is responsible for troubleshooting and leading the effort to identify if the problem is mechanical, electrical or from the computer systems controlling the process; all aspects related to the factory maintenance strategy and will execute activities according to factory and corporate standards, specifications, local codes, and regulations.

SHIFT HOURS:

Sunday Monday and Tuesday 7:00pm -7:15am and Wednesday 7:00pm - 1:15am SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: 10% hourly rate OR Thursday 1:00am - 7:15am and Thursday Friday and Saturday 7:00pm - 7:15am. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: 20% hourly rate

Key responsibilities include:

• Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements
• Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
• Strong skill set with AB programmable logic controllers (PLC5, SLC500, Microogix, ControlLogix, CompactLogix), (Siemens S7 a Plus) as well as Human Interface (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View ME and SE.
• Ability to configure, test, troubleshoot and commission AB, ABB and Siemens VFDs.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems with the ability to make minor programming changes.
• Direct and oversee the maintenance of programs for PLCs and PCs coordinating with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Information Technology staff, and Production and Maintenance personnel.
• Support the development and design of future system installations.
• Educate and guide mechanics with their ability to troubleshoot automated and electrical systems to prevent unnecessary downtime.
• Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA safety practices.
• Understand the plant electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines.
• Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level switches, valve actuators and positioners and weighting systems.
• Enforce PLC/HMI policy/procedures.
• Document system modifications in order to maintain an accurate registry of modifications.

About you:

• Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree, preferred
• At least 3 [years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design. Experience in food industry is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Siemens and PLCs
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ( PLC5, SLC500, Microogix, ControlLogix, CompactLogix ) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.) is required
• Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic/C#/Java is a plus.
• Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively as needed
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Bend, squat, stretch and reach frequently
• Ability to climb stairs, often
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs, often
• Comfortable working at heights
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the facility
• Noise level can exceed 0.85 decibels

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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