Controls Engineer

Overview

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is a proud West Coast and Midwest bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola brands. We deliver Coca-Cola products to restaurants, sporting venues, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, convenience stores and supermarkets. We work with iconic brands and exceptional people – because you can’t have one without the other.

Responsibilities

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

• Shift: Full Time, Swing Shift
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, PTO, Education Reimbursement

• Salary: $75,000-94,000 plus annual target bonus

If you enjoy our products, you’ll really enjoy being a part of our team!

Pay Transparency Statement: The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting.  We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.  This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program. 

Position Summary:

The Plant Controls Engineer 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. 

People or Process Management Responsibility:  Yes 

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Execute projects involving PLC 5, SLC 500, Controls Logix, Panel View Plus, various VFDs, and iFix
• Provide the proper training in Controls and Electricity to the Maintenance Technicians for the purpose of minimizing production downtime
• Configure and maintain industrial networks such as Ethernet, DeviceNet, 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. - Help the Controls Engineering Group with the installation of the Line Information System (LIS)
• Plan and execute projects in a manner which minimizes downtime
• Develop and maintain electrical and controls system documentation
• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment from various suppliers
• 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, Licenses, Technical Support, and various electrical systems
• Be part of the team that supervises the electrical installation /integration of equipment and controls
• Follow the established 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
• Stay abreast of the emerging technologies, innovate, develop and document electrical and controls
• Maintain process documentation ( P ID, Ladder, CAD drawings)
• Familiar with CMMS software (SAP)
• Possess an understanding of calibration procedures for process instruments, which measure temperature, pressure, flow, level and composition, along with an understanding of process controls and troubleshooting
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of controls working experience in industrial environments
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Networks (DeviceNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet)
• 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
• Potential travel less than 20% of the time
• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Ability to handle exposure to all temperature changes, high noise levels, and safely working around moving equipment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions.  Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

Salary : $75,000 - $94,000