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Dairy Farmers of America Controls Network Engineer in Portales, New Mexico
Position : Controls Network Engineer
Location : Portales, New Mexico
Requisition ID: : 26618
Facilitate new site construction, expansion, renovation, or equipment and facility design with expertise regarding all aspects of controls network design/server and maintenance matters.
Provide management with information and guidance on all aspects of controls network design/server and maintenance matters. Investigate and report on problems and recommend solutions
Develop, organize, and maintain plant control network specifications/standards to ensure process stability while maximizing manufacturing process efficiencies
Develop and manage the implementation of overall control network/server related projects. Manage multiple projects, vendors, and contractors as related to the implementation of engineering plans
Maintain capital budget and equipment schedules in accordance with plant construction, expansion and/or new product objectives
Communicate with internal personnel on projects, priorities, timetables, and budgets
Serve as a technical authority on control network/server matters. Approve related technical specifications on drawings and literature
Continually strive to reduce facility and manufacturing operating costs by providing best option technical solutions and/or utilizing best method analyses towards improving internal systems
Stay abreast of engineering trends and developments for application. Recommend changes in policies and procedures as appropriate
Coordinate and manage resources, both personnel (e.g., control specialist, technicians, contractors) and funding to ensure the project or mission fulfills and meets the set objectives defined within the approved scope
Organize control network/server related technical training to improve electrical engineers, electricians, and maintenance managers technical skills
Design and support 3-5 years long-term plan (road map) for control network system and server upgrade
Develop and manage support structure for operational technology (OT), including production line automation, controls, control networks, and other communication systems
Provide input on capital and expense projects to drive consistency and standardization
Provide technical expertise to assist all plants to continuously improve their dairy process control, utility, operations, and energy management; reduce usage; improve quality; and reduce their overall cost of operation
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree in engineering or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
8 or more years of multi-disciplinary technical experience in food industry (preferably dairy), including plant capital projects and/or expansion
Experience with control network design and maintenance plans (including design, deployment, and management); OT infrastructure (network, server, security) management, server and network switch configuration, VPN setup and management, and IP address management
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of control network design and maintenance plans, OT infrastructure (network, server, security) management, server and network switch configuration, VPN setup and management, and IP address management
Working knowledge of electrical and process engineering with a strong emphasis on process control system and control network
Knowledge on process control, electrical schematics, HMI programming (FT View), PLC-5/CLX programming, electrical equipment including pump/VSD maintenance, and instrumentation
Knowledge of Federal Drug Administration (FDA), GMP, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies and regulations
Knowledge of regulatory codes and translating into blueprints and schematics
Knowledge of project management processes, techniques, and tools
Skill in planning, organization, and analysis
Skill in contractor and vendor management
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to complete problem analysis and resolution for both strategic and functional levels
Able to manage projects for multiple plants simultaneously
Able to lead people and get results through others
Able to communicate with diverse range of individuals to ensure needs and requirements are met
Able to think creatively and develop short- and long-range innovation
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer