What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLC Programmer / Electrical Supervisor - Essentia position at The Lauridsen Group?
The PLC Programmer / Electrical Supervisor develops, designs, and implements process controls and programming necessary for the smooth operations of the manufacturing plant according to company policies and procedures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Education
Trade school or Associates Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field is required.
Experience
Three to five years' experience in industrial/processing engineering required.
JOB DUTIES:
- Participates at the initiation phase of new product lines/processes and new facilities.
- Analyzes process control proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design.
- Provides technical information concerning techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product planning.
- Work with all parties involved to design and write PLC programming for new equipment installations.
- Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform process control tasks.
- Helps prepare complete quality construction packages (including deliverables such as wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, and instrument details) for the engineering, procurement, and construction of instrument and controls systems for our plants and collections sites.
- Helps prepare instrumentation and control system specifications.
- Assists in the specification and programming DCS and PLC equipment.
- Assists in field support and start-up including control system checkout, troubleshooting and filed logic revisions.
- Performs design tasks in accordance with accepted engineering practices and standards utilizing both manual and computer-based methods.
- Executes work in accordance with schedule and coordinate execution of projects with other disciplines and the project manager.
- Serves as a resource to plant maintenance personnel and provides training to help upgrade our maintenance capabilities.
- Modify existing PLC programs as needed to improve equipment operations.
- Support Facility Utility Systems (Boiler, Compressed Air, Sprinkler, Air Handling, HVAC, water, fire alarm, cameras, security systems, etc.)
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to read and develop control logic diagrams.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to plan and schedule work needed to be completed.
- Ability to assist in supervision and training of other employees in the maintenance department.
- Ability to read and develop cause and effect charts.
- Ability to prepare instrument data sheets.
- Ability to read and develop piping and instrumentation diagrams.
- Knowledge of engineering practices/principles and the ability to develop, analyze, and implement engineering methods and processes.
- Knowledge of industrial engineering designs and drafting and the ability to modify electrical systems and control processes to existing facilities.
- Ability to interpret and communicate process control plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of manufacturing costs associated with implementing control designs and equipment and the ability to prepare written product feasibility reports to management.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
- Knowledge of Allen-Bradley’s PowerFlex 70/700 series AC-Drive.
- Knowledge of SQL databases (MySQL, MS Sql, Oracle, etc.).
- Ability to interpret production data, perform production capacity studies, and prepare written recommendations to management.
- Ability to modify and adapt equipment/machinery to advance product process from the pilot plant to full operational capacity at the manufacturing plant level.
- Ability to operate a variety of software programs, specifically those concerned with process control. Such programs would include RSLogix 5000, FactoryTalk View SE, and AutoCAD.
- Ability to design and configure PLC fieldbus network through RSNetworx for DeviceNet and ControlNet.
- Ability to design and configure Ethernet topology for a distributed control system using the Ethernet/IP communication protocol.
- Ability to effectively communicate with Essentia personnel, contractors, vendors, suppliers, customers, and other business-related contacts in a respectful manner.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality related to all duties and responsibilities, such as product development information, engineering methods, techniques, and current or future projects.
- Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
- Ability to operate all necessary office equipment required to accomplish job duties, such as, computers, telephones, fax machines, etc.
- Ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary.
- Ability to assist with special or ongoing projects as instructed by management.
- Ability to recognize food safety violations or product quality issues and resolve immediately or, if unable to resolve immediately, contact the Plant Manager and/or the Quality Supervisor.
