What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician position at Glanbia Nutritionals?
Company Values
As a division of Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., PacMoore offers a portfolio of manufacturing services designed to provide added value to a wide range of food ingredients and branded manufacturers in the food industry. Our extensive industry experience and capabilities is widely recognized in the industry for its’ breadth of solutions with a particular focus on the high growth, on trend, plant and dairy based proteins specific to healthy snacking and beverage categories. PacMoore is well known in the industry as a high quality and innovative solution provider and enjoys a customer portfolio that ranges from long standing relationships with large ingredient suppliers to innovative start-up brands. With the broad support of the Glanbia organization, PacMoore continues to grow overall capabilities while maintaining the highest quality services in the industry.
Position Summary
The Controls Specialist is responsible for leading the implementation and integration of the Ignition SCADA system and associated electrical controls across key plant areas, including 2 Extruder systems, Spray Dry, and Coating. This role will provide technical expertise in design development, technical reviews, and execution during installation, commissioning, validation, and ongoing maintenance phases. The position will also support daily electrical and controls optimization and troubleshooting.
What You’ll Do
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.
As a division of Glanbia Nutritionals Inc., PacMoore offers a portfolio of manufacturing services designed to provide added value to a wide range of food ingredients and branded manufacturers in the food industry. Our extensive industry experience and capabilities is widely recognized in the industry for its’ breadth of solutions with a particular focus on the high growth, on trend, plant and dairy based proteins specific to healthy snacking and beverage categories. PacMoore is well known in the industry as a high quality and innovative solution provider and enjoys a customer portfolio that ranges from long standing relationships with large ingredient suppliers to innovative start-up brands. With the broad support of the Glanbia organization, PacMoore continues to grow overall capabilities while maintaining the highest quality services in the industry.
Position Summary
The Controls Specialist is responsible for leading the implementation and integration of the Ignition SCADA system and associated electrical controls across key plant areas, including 2 Extruder systems, Spray Dry, and Coating. This role will provide technical expertise in design development, technical reviews, and execution during installation, commissioning, validation, and ongoing maintenance phases. The position will also support daily electrical and controls optimization and troubleshooting.
What You’ll Do
- Implement and integrate Ignition SCADA system and related controls.
- Support design development and participate in technical reviews for electrical control systems.
- Execute installation, commissioning, and validation activities for controls projects.
- Provide troubleshooting and optimization for electrical and control systems.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure seamless upgrades and system reliability.
- Maintain and update electrical wiring schematics and relay logic diagrams.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards during all phases of work.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to define equipment requirements for new product introductions.
- Train and mentor less experienced maintenance staff, sharing your knowledge and best practices.
- Associate degree or equivalent technical training in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in electrical controls and automation within a manufacturing environment.
- experience in the maintenance and installation of industrial controls systems, PLCs, PCs, and plant automation.
- Understanding of TPM and similar continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficiency in electrical wiring schematics, relay logic, and control system design.
- Experience with SCADA systems, preferably Ignition.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and move around for extended periods.
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variations.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- Physical Strength: Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
- Physical Movement: Occasional climbing, stooping (bending body forward and down), crouching (bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine), reaching (extending arms and hands in any direction), and handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands).
At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.