Ohly is the third largest yeast extract producer in the world with sites in Germany and the USA. We develop, produce and deliver high-quality yeast-based flavors and specialty powders. Ohly is part of the $17.6bn turnover Associated British Food (ABF) Group. ABF is a broad portfolio of businesses which includes Primark, Ovaltine, Twinings, AB Enzymes, and is the world's second largest producer of both sugar and baker's yeast. ABF takes a long-term perspective on investment and performance and stimulates entrepreneurship by giving high degrees of autonomy to operational businesses. This means that decisions are taken as close as possible to their point of impact allowing teams the freedom to act, in order to be successfully flexible and fast. ABF invests a great deal in selecting and developing the right people for Ohly and the broader ABF group of companies.
Ohly has a great opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Boyceville, Wisconsin. The Electrical Engineer supports facility power, controls, and automation systems used in the production of existing and new products (ProDry, nutritional, and extract products) at our Boyceville operation. This position also includes supporting future investment and upgrades of existing systems. The new team member will be the subject matter expert of all facility electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities Include :
Technology :
- Remain current with the technological developments in power, automation, and controls
- Build and manage a database of all plant electrical and control equipment, networks, and logic to manage reliability and obsolescence
- Well-versed in all plant processes and control systems to provide support and troubleshooting as necessary
Project Support :
Manage production and support systems electrical and control hardware, systems software, programs, and networks for optimum reliabilityInstall, program, and repair devices and systems that are used to control, measure, and operate production processesTroubleshoot and problem solve in the field of automation, measurement, and control technologiesCarry out systematic fault analyzes for repairsIndependently execute work according to specifications (maintenance plans)Improvement and standardization of the electrotechnical infrastructureBe a team player with effective communication and inform team of extraordinary events or important circumstancesEnsure documentation is adequate, accurate, maintained, and managedCreate risk and hazard assessments for newly planned projectsRed line drawing changes, coordinate update process, and redistributionInnovation :
Represent electrical, automation, and process controls with all future processes or projectsMaintain a relationship with Innovation colleagues within the enterprise and industryAdditional Responsibilities :
Optimization of systems in cooperation with R&D, engineering, production, IT and HSECreate risk assessments and weak point analyzes in the context of general occupational safety, maintenance, and repair, as well as quality management for electrical engineeringImprove energy efficiency (ISO 50.001) and maintain product safety (our highest priority) while performing job duties.Assure compliance to Ohly Legal & Safety ProceduresMaintain compliance with federal, state and local regulationsAttend educational workshops, review professional publications, establish personal networks and participate in professional societiesSupport and train maintenance and operations staff in automation systems to build skill set with maintaining and troubleshooting issuesManage 3rd party contractors for engineering support, installs / modifications, and with systems or equipment maintenanceAssist with the implementation of new processes for the plantSupport technical needs of plant daily operations, as necessaryJob requirements :
Essential Skills & Knowledge :
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalentMinimum of 3 year's experience in industrial food plant processes3 - 5 years' experience working in an electrical engineering roleIndependent working style and able to deal with and handle changing prioritiesCritical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment and decision-making, system analysis, adaptability, and monitoring skillsCreative, self-starter, and flexibleProduction focus with a sound understanding of systems reliability and maintenanceAbility to work off normal schedule hours and weekends, when neededGood communication, teamwork, and reporting skillsDesirable Skills & Knowledge :
Previous experiences managing electrical systems and equipmentPrevious project management and production process support experienceOhly operates based on our values of doing the right thing for our people, customers, and planet. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes colleagues with varied lifestyles, backgrounds, and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our values while innovating and delighting our customers throughout our global communities. If you are a creative engineering professional with an electrical engineering related background, passion for manufacturing, and would like to find out more about US based opportunities we'd love to hear from you.
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