Controls Technician-FBO

Hormel Foods Controls Technician - (Jennie-O Turkey Store - Faribault Plant)

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ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minn. is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlantersSKIPPY SPAM HormelNatural Choice Applegate Justins Columbus Wholly HormelBlack Labeland more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named on the Global 2000 Worlds Best Employers list by Forbes magazine for three years is one of Fortune magazines most admired companies has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazines The 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the 12 years and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food. to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visitand Level: Hourly 10M

Division: Maintenance / Engineering
Location: Faribault MN
Pay Range: $30.75 - $43.25

Controls Technician Faribault Plant

This position reports to the Manager of Plant Engineering.

Interested candidates: Please reach out to Human Resources with any questions or call .

Responsibilities:

• Perform complex troubleshooting of PLCs HMIs VFDs servo systems instrumentation and OT networks.
• Perform I/O testing device replacement wiring and verification activities under supervision.
• Perform electrical inspections testing and verification using multimeters megohmmeters and other approved test equipment as trained.
• Analyze system interactions to identify root causes of intermittent or multi-equipment failures including mechanical issues.
• Perform troubleshooting of plant-wide control system interactions and OT network issues.
• Design program and maintain PLC HMI SCADA and distributed control applications.
• Apply precision calibration tuning and validation techniques to improve process stability and performance.
• Support continuous improvement by optimizing control logic alarms and automation strategies including building new code visualizations and trends.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities for control system components and networks.
• Follow all electrical safety requirements including lockout/tagout arcflash precautions and safe work practices.
• Follow OT electrical and cybersecurity policies and procedures.
• Provide cross-functional support during startups changeovers breakdowns and recovery events.
• Document work activities and updates in CMMS and approved control system documentation COPIA.
• Mentor Controls Trainees and support skill development within the controls group.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Twoyear technical degree or equivalent experience in controls electrical automation or related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial controls or automation experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot PLCs HMIs VFDs instrumentation and OT networks.
• Experience performing calibrations tuning and system validation.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot basic hydraulic pneumatic and mechanical issues.
• Ability to efficiently learn and use business and technical software toolsincluding Microsoft Office AutoCAD the companys EAMS/CMMS and Outlookto support maintenance planning documentation and analysis.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including lifting up to 50 pounds; twisting bending kneeling and crawling on top of or under equipment; working in hot and cold environments; operating aerial lifts; using ladders; and working at heights.

Preferred

• Rockwell Automation Logix Maintainer or equivalent certification.
• Experience with industrial networks cybersecurity concepts and system integration.
• Experience SCADA systems and advanced automation applications.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.