PLC Engineering Technician

We are looking for a PLC Engineering Technician II. You will report to the Maintenance Manager. You will report onsite at our Louisville Location. #LI-Onsite. Must be able to work daily and weekend overtime

As a Quality Coordinator You Will:

Operate, maintain and supporting critical facilities electrical infrastructure for mission-critical systems that includes power, distribution and controls systems in addition to the processes that maximize 24/7 production uptime/ availability.

• Monitor plant electrical systems. Coordinate modifications to programming, wiring and integration to all equipment. Provide applied electrical technical expertise in design, review, layout, installation and operation
• Ensure critical facility electrical systems and programming problems are identified and repaired expeditiously.
• Facilitate plant automation projects. Oversee contractor services.
• Create and read ladder logic and flow diagrams for program design, startup, simulation and testing.
• Demonstrate competence in designing, coordinating, troubleshooting and supporting PLC's, Human Machine Interface / SCADA systems and databases while maintaining plant automation standards.

You have:

• Two-year technical degree in electrical technology or related field required
• Knowledge of process control principles and standards
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience with PLC's, instrumentation and servos. Perform real-time process software programming of PLC's.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of programming, analysis, and design
• Working knowledge of desktop software configuration, and networking/ communications protocols
• Understanding of electrical control systems and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot using a variety of diagnostic tools including Digital Multi-meter, oscilloscope and megometer.
• Comprehend and use technical vendor manuals and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Electrical control and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's)
• Experienced in Instrumentation (temperature, pressure, etc.), Pneumatics, Motors/Drives/Gearboxes/Power Transmission Systems, Print reading and ability to understand Process Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID's)
• Read and prepare wiring diagrams and blueprints
• Requires being available to respond to emergency situations as they arise.

Physical Requirements

While performing the tasks of this job, you are required to talk and hear. You are frequently required to stand and walk. You are occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. You must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. You will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation: 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000 person team across 40 locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Salary : $57,000 - $77,000