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JBS Souderton Mopac E-Tech Job Description

Responsibilities and tasks:  

• Design, specify, start, validate, monitor, and troubleshoot electronic control systems including PLC logic, HMI, VFD’s, relay logic and motor controls.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments and across other engineering disciplines to design and detail industrial processes, motor controls, instrumentation, and power systems that meet business requirements.
• Program, troubleshoot, and configure Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLC/HMI control systems.
• Detail control strategy for process areas, communicate, educate, and train other maintenance personnel and managers on processes, equipment, and standards.
• Problem-solve in processes and/or design issues by applying controls.
• Converse with contractors from a project management standpoint on the installation and commissioning of electronic control systems and related electrical maintenance.
• Working knowledge of scale controller setup and adjustment is a plus.
• Must have a working knowledge of all voltage ranges.
• Must have the ability to setup, maintain, install, troubleshoot, and repair all control systems as well as line voltage systems.
• Must be able to install conduit, pull wire and terminate connections.
• Must be able to use manufacturer technical support as a troubleshooting tool to solve complicated issues.
• Must be able to read and follow electrical schematics to both troubleshoot and install equipment.
• Reports directly to Maintenance Supervisor.

Daily Responsibilities:  

• Completion of daily/weekly PM packet
• Daily rounds of inspection for all electrical and controls equipment.
• Report all issues found in order to have work order created.
• Will have work orders assigned for repair of OT devices and electrical equipment.
• Answers to the Maintenance Supervisor for facility breakdown calls
• Meet face to face with the outgoing shift’s ET to give an account of the issues found and/or addressed during shift.
• Order parts and materials for both projects and repairs

Ownership of:  

• Electrical safety and maintenance throughout the facility
• Controls throughout the facility
• Cleanliness, neatness, and order of the electrical/electronic equipment both in plant and material storage area

Qualifications:  

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours based on facility needs for commissioning and uploading.
• Demonstrate problem solving ability with root analysis (RCA) required.
• Able to lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good planning and priority setting skills.
• Be Safety Minded
• Work hours will be 4 days of 12-hour shifts.

Physical Demands:  

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Office and plant setting. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

EOE /Vets/Disability