What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controls Specialist position at Coke Florida Careers?
- Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida) is a family-owned independent Coca-Cola bottler that is the third largest privately-held and the sixth largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the United States.
- Coke Florida sells, markets, manufactures and distributes over 600 products of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies including Monster Beverage Corporation and BODYARMOR.
- In 2025, for the 4th year in a row, Coke Florida was named as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. This program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance.
Eligible full time Coke Florida Associates can participate in our Total Rewards Program which includes:
- Total Wellness Programs including health, dental and vision plans
- 401K program with healthy company match
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Three weeks of vacation pay, and 10 company paid holidays*
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Competitive compensation
Coke Florida is looking for a Plant Controls Specialist based out of our Tampa location. Working 3:00pm - 12:00am Monday - Friday. Training will be on day shift for the first couple of months before moving to the 3:00pm start time.
What You Will Do:
The Plant Controls Specialist maintains and troubleshoots production equipment from various suppliers. This position identifies and prioritizes controls/electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility. Position develops and maintains electrical and controls system documentation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Execute projects involving Controls Logix 5000, Siemens, Panel View Plus, various VFDs, and iFix
- Provide the proper training in Instrument Controls and Electrical components to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing the production downtime
- Configure and maintain industrial networks such as Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet and Remote I/O
- Develop routines and SOPs to properly maintain the controls assets
- Identify and prioritize controls / electrical opportunities to maximize operations performance within a facility. Plan and execute projects in a manner which minimizes downtime Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation Quickly identify root causes of problems, as mechanical, controls or joint problems and coordinate resources necessary to address them Develop control software to achieve the balance between mechanical and controls changes to effectively handle all containers
- Maintain Allen Bradley hardware and software: PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, Networks and various electrical systems
- Be part of the team that supervises the electrical installation /integration of equipment and controls
- Follow the CCBF Controls and Electrical Specifications
- Present complex technical problems in a simple way. Use exception reporting to keep the manager informed
- Work well in cooperation with others to achieve measurable results in time allocated or less
- Concentrate on analyzing essential facts and be very methodical in solving problems
- Be able to develop creative solutions to challenging problems and be receptive to new ideas
- Identify the most critical work that needs to be done
- Coordinate and organize resources and people in effective ways to accomplish short, medium and long terms goals
For this role, you will need:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 6 years of working experience in industrial environments
- Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and Networks (DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus and Ethernet)
Additional Qualifications that will make you successful in this role:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong knowledge in PNP and NPN sensors
- Strong knowledge of Rockwell Software
- Strong knowledge on Servo motors
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Coke Florida reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Employment with Coke Florida is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.