Controls Specialist

Pacific Coast Producers, a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a talented and innovative Controls Specialist to join our team at our Distribution Center (DC) in Lodi, California. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America.

Join our legacy of talented people working together to innovate and lead our industry. As a member of PCP, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes top-quality, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a retirement savings plan to help secure your future.

Salary Range

$80,000-$100,000 per year; candidate will be paid based on their work experience and skills. Full-time. This position is eligible for the annual profit-sharing bonus program.

The Controls Specialist reports directly to the Maintenance Manager and will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the day-to-day operations of the facility’s control systems and infrastructure. The Control Specialist will oversee and perform PLC upgrades and modifications on production equipment and work closely with the maintenance team to support the daily operations of electrical, instrumentation, and controls departments to ensure product quality and production efficiency. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Mentor/supervise Electrical and Instrumentation personnel and work one-on-one with individuals—including controls techs, electricians, and instrument techs—to ensure use of proper methods of electrical maintenance and training.
• Lead and assist Electrical and Instrumentation personnel in complex troubleshooting and control strategy. 
• Be responsible for electrical installations, maintenance and safety including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Build and activate new automation projects/including mechanical assembly, wiring, pneumatics routing, I/O checkouts, and production qualifications.
• Create/update/modify electrical pneumatics and fluid schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory.
• Be responsible for investigating and incorporating energy conservation and plant operating efficiency opportunities.
• Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Successful candidates must be highly motivated and will have electrical/industrial controls engineering experience, possess mechanical aptitude, and be skilled in three phase electrical distribution and control, have competent knowledge of NFPA 70 and 70E, and thorough knowledge of instrumentation and controls in a manufacturing process environment. Additionally, the following skills and experience are required:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or at least five years of experience in electrical/industrial controls.
• Experience with project management software, industrial instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience with food processing systems, operations, and practices; or similar manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Ability to communicate with vendors and contractors from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and with a team to bring projects from concept to completion.

About PCP Summary

Pacific Coast Producers, a cooperative owned by more than 165 family farmers who cultivate and transport diverse produce like tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and others, was founded in 1971. The company operates processing and packaging facilities in California and Oregon and has a workforce of over 3,000 employees. PCP is committed to delivering top-quality products to customers in all channels of trade, such as foodservice distributors and grocery retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

Nestled in the heart of San Joaquin County and just a short 45-minute drive from Sacramento, our Distribution Center is located in the charming city of Lodi, CA. Lodi is renowned for its rich history in winemaking and agriculture, as well as its vibrant downtown area and close-knit community. With a great quality of life, Lodi offers a welcoming environment to those seeking a relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.

AA/EEO Policy Statement

Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.