Automation Supervisor (Nights)

About the role

The Automation Supervisor position is located on-site at our Boardman, Oregon facility. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining and improving machine and equipment control within the Tillamook dairy plant.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, installs, and programs all aspects of plant PLC/HMI and SCADA systems.
• Maintains control system documentation and upgrades hardware and software.
• Implements long-term strategy and plans for control systems.
• Collaborates with IT to integrate PLC, WonderWare, and other systems.
• Aligns information in ERP system with actual process on the work floor.
• Oversees and maintains PLC and HMI network systems.
• Trains maintenance technicians in plant PLC systems.
• Designs and implements small capital improvements to PLC and HMI systems.
• Manages selected capital projects.
• Guides/directs the work of outside PLC and controls contractors.
• Oversees and/or sets up/install instruments and control system components.
• Provides technical support to plant manufacturing operations.
• Solves problems in plant control systems and plant operations.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in food or beverage manufacturing environment, including hands-on maintenance experience.
• Experience with PLC & HMI programming, hardware installation, and software installation.
• Experience performing instrument and control loop tuning and calibration.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC control systems and WonderWare & Ignition SCADA systems.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, CMMS, and calibration management systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team player and ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Sound troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to self-teach in areas of deficiency.

Skills

• PLC & HMI programming.
• Hardware installation and software installation.
• Instrument and control loop tuning and calibration.
• Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC control systems.
• WonderWare & Ignition SCADA systems.
• ERP, WMS, CMMS, and calibration management systems.

Benefits

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