Automations Controls Technician

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter 

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we’re committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.  

The Supply Chain function is essential to Tropicana Brand Group’s success by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. By improving warehouse operations, optimizing transportation routes, and refining inventory management practices, the team plays a critical role in streamlining processes. Collaborating with other departments to align strategies, the Supply Chain team ensures that Tropicana meets customer demands while maintaining a high standard of performance and cost-effectiveness. Through their efforts, they contribute to both short-term achievements and long-term growth. 

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity 

We are looking to add a Maintenance Supervisor to our Maintenance team.  This role will be responsible for programming, servicing, repairing and maintaining of instrumentation, electrical and process controls related to equipment on 3 production lines. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment.  Additional responsibilities include:  

• Follows departmental troubleshooting and escalation guidelines to avoid extended periods of down time.
• Troubleshoots circuits through various control systems such as Panel View 600 & 1000, FactoryTalk View & Batch, Allen-Bradley Micrologix 1000, 1200, SLC-505, PLC-5, Compactlogix, and Control Logix
• Reads technical and maintenance manuals as required to address equipment and instrument failures
• Using P&IDs, Single Line Diagrams, Electrical Schematics, and other drawings and technical information, perform troubleshooting of instrumentation circuits and equipment.
• Perform inspections and preventive maintenance of process control instrumentation.
• Disassembles and repair electronic/instrumentation equipment.
• Performs test and calibrations of process control instruments.
• Operates electronic test equipment, as well as laptop computers for use as troubleshooting tools for Online troubleshooting of PLCs and SCADA systems as well as other related equipment which can be accessed from a laptop computer.
• Aligns and calibrate instrument control loops.
• Installs instrumentation including but not limited to, Circular Chart Recorders, controllers, Flow-Meters, level controls, displays, PLCs, and Ink Jet Coding equipment

The Perfect Blend: Experience  

• Good understanding of ladder logic as it applies to the various processors in the production floor
• Working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and motors up to and including 480 volts.
• Must understand the theory and operation of Variable Frequency Drives with an emphasis on Allen Bradley Power Flex 4, 40, 70, &700.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in this area are a must.
• Basic understanding of Network Topology and strong controls troubleshooting skill over Ethernet IP, Control Net, Device Net and Asi networks.
• Ability to diagnose and communicate problems, root causes and short/long term solutions.
• Ability to step outside comfort zone to experience a wide range of troubleshooting opportunities.
• Proven experience operating DMM, Megger, Clamp Amp meter, HART Communicator, and Multi-process Calibrator.
• Experience with plant floor automation and office Ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet network wiring and Fiber optic Networks.

Foundational Ingredients: Requirements 

• 4 years' experience in maintenance of process control instrumentation OR NICET, Level 2 certification or equivalent OR In lieu of formal training, 6 years' experience in the maintenance of processing, plant electrical, or instrumentation will be considered

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future   

• Must be located in City of Industry, CA surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.   
• Willingness to be onsite daily in the Tropicana manufacturing plant in City of Industry, CA

Perks That Pack a Punch  

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.   

The salary range for this position is $59,000 - $85,000 annually.

We’re currently offering a $3,000 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates who join our team!

Salary : $59,000 - $85,000