Plant Automation Specialist
Plant Automation Specialist | Dairy Manufacturing
Are you a controls and automation professional looking to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations? Our client, a leading food manufacturing organization, is seeking a Plant Automation Specialist to support and optimize process control systems across a highly automated production facility.
In this role, you'll be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and networked control systems while partnering closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams. This position offers the opportunity to lead automation improvements, support capital projects, and play a key role in plant reliability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for process control systems and automation equipment
- Configure and maintain PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and VFDs
- Support implementation of new automation projects and control upgrades
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives including alarm management and operator interface optimization
- Maintain process control servers, networks, and system integrations
- Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across production operations
- Train operators and maintenance personnel on new and modified systems
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of industrial controls and automation experience
- Strong Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with Wonderware, Rockwell, ControlNet, and DeviceNet platforms
- Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming environments such as RSLogix 5000
- Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics, or related field preferred
- Additional experience with industrial electrical systems and machinery repair is highly valued
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- High-impact role supporting critical manufacturing operations
- Opportunity to lead automation and process improvement initiatives
- Stable and growing food manufacturing environment
- Work with advanced process control technologies and automation systems
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