Process Control and Automation Specialist

Position Overview:

The Process Control & Automation Specialist will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing solutions that streamline the company's day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with industrial automation and automated packaging equipment, AB CompactLogix and ControlLogix systems, programming, machine principle of operation, creating solutions for improving machine performance or increasing reliability, as well as a strong background in automation projects from concept to completion. Responsible for maintenance and support of Controls Systems and able to troubleshoot Control Systems to support Operations during unplanned downtime events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Provide expert guidance on best practices for automation, controls, system integration, and machine health. Provide expertise during Breakdown Analysis sessions to determine root cause and long-term countermeasures to prevent recurrence.

• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate existing automation processes and technologies, recommending improvements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and reliability.

• Project Leadership: Lead automation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and meet performance requirements.

• System Design: Develop and implement control system improvement efforts using AB CompactLogix and ControlLogix platforms, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues related to control systems and automation processes, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality assurance, to align automation strategies with business goals.

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for control systems, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance procedures.

Qualifications:

• Prefer 5 years of experience with controls and automation, with a strong focus on AB CompactLogix and ControlLogix systems. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.

• Proven experience in guiding automation projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Knowledge of PLC programming concepts and functionality, HMI development, and industrial communication protocols.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong leadership and team collaboration abilities.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Must have experience with AC/DC motors and controllers, Control Circuits, Computers, VFD’s, Servos, MCC’s and instrumentation devices.

• Must have the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering documents.

• Must have the ability to install and maintain process instrumentation including sensors, transmitters, controllers and final control elements for measurement and control of temperature, pressure, level and flow.

• Professional certifications related to automation and control systems are a plus.

Competencies:

• Champions Change - Embraces a work environment that encourages creative thinking and innovation. Seeks new responsibilities and opportunities for growth. Initiates when necessary, acting quickly to correct and seek immediate resolution. Is open to and enthusiastic about innovative ideas, programs, and procedures. Shows personal flexibility and responsiveness to change. Demonstrates willingness to learn from others. Helps others get on board with needed change by inspiring and engaging them with consistent open communication.

• Critical Decision Making - Uses critical reasoning using relevant facts; evaluates alternatives. Makes decisions with positive intentions consistent with company direction, goals, and values. Seeks input from others when needed, reaching clear consensus and timely closure. Employs high ethical standards in all business activities with customers, suppliers, and team members; does not compromise honesty, integrity, or reputation; complies with all applicable laws and company policies. Makes timely decisions with clear accountabilities. Escalates decisions to higher levels when necessary.

• Effective Communication - Listens well; succinctly and directly. Considers the audience and effectively conveys messages for desired impact. Shares information openly; keeps others informed and engaged. Open, credible, and consistent messaging.

• Leadership – Is principled, strategic leader, who sets clear expectations and performance standards. Provides as well as seeks consistent feedback and coaching. Develops, involves, empowers, and engages team members. Creates a positive environment where team members can contribute their best, learn, and achieve.

• Results Driven - Accomplishes objectives and tasks on time; performs expected follow-up. Strives for continuous improvements; creates efficiencies and improves productivity; optimizes resources and minimizes waste; produces innovative ideas to achieve desired results; consistently looks for better ways of doing things. Plans and prioritizes work to ensure results and deadlines are met. Seeks clarification from manager or team members when priorities are unclear or appear to be conflicting. Holds self and others accountable.

• Team Orientation - Develops and maintains effective working relationships at all levels internal and external to Barr; displays personal concern for others; collaborates with all employees in an environment of trust, candor, information sharing and mutual respect; Collaborates with others, within own function and across functions. Maintains open communications, candid, shares information, shows respects and leverages diverse ways of thinking. Builds effective long-term relationships with peers and management.

Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to work in a typical production environment with loud noise levels and moving equipment.

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in blending, packaging, and distribution.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, talk, see, hear, and use hands/wrists for extended periods.

• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to tasks such as frequency distribution, test reliability, and analysis of variance.

• Ability to apply principles of logic and scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability to work near moving machinery and at heights, with limited exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures.

• Limited travel (<20%) is required for this role.

Barr Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Barr Brands will engage in an interactive process with employees and job applicants to identify and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with known physical or mental disabilities unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the company's operations. Employees and applicants are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the HR department.

Barr Brands values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel valued and empowered.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it was not meant to be all-inclusive of the tasks that may be assigned.

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