Process Control Engineer

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our are are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table

Position Description

The Process Controls Engineer will help drive continuous improvement projects and lead infrastructure automation upgrades to keep automation systems up-to-date and mitigate addition the Controls Engineer will be an expert in PLC HMI SCADA VFD and Servo System programming and troubleshooting as well as a master in Ethernet Network configuration and diagnostics and developing the SQL Server. This position will also work to enhance the skills of Controls Technicians Electricians and Instrumentation Technicians through developing training development plans and organizing and delivering relevant training sessions.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes expert knowledge of PLCs HMIs Ethernet Networks I/O networks to efficiently troubleshoot controls automation system issues determine root cause and implement timely permanent solutions.
• Use condition monitoring tools to perform predictive maintenance (PdM) analysis on Production Equipment to identify pending maintenance issues and issue PM work orders to take corrective action to prevent emergency breakdowns and to determine root cause of maintenance issues.
• Analyze performance trends and conducts root cause corrective action to drive improvements.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing process data and implementing engineering solutions to enhance plant performance machine reliability and overall efficiency.
• Leads automation infrastructure upgrades and develops disaster recovery strategies to enhance system resilience and reliability.
• Designs and implements process control strategies to optimize production efficiency.
• Develops and programs PLC SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) for process automation.
• Works with cross-functional teams to integrate new automation technologies into production lines.
• Works on optimizing entire process systems often involved in capital projects and system upgrades.
• Works with industry-specific control systems like Rockwell PlantPAx Siemens PCS7 Honeywell Experion or Emerson DeltaV.
• Specializes in continuous process manufacturing including beverage bottling pasteurization and brewing ensuring automation strategies align with industry-specific requirements.

Required Skills:

• Requires knowledge of advanced control theory industrial networks PID tuning and higher-level programming (structured text function blocks).
• Strong understanding of PID tuning and process control strategies to optimize filling pasteurization and packaging systems.
• Ability to design integrate and troubleshoot industrial automation systems including sensors actuators VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) servo motors and motion control systems.
• Familiarity with high-speed bottling canning and packaging automation including case packers fillers and conveyors.
• Experience with data acquisition and analytics tools to track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) downtime and process optimization.
• Understanding of clean-in-place (CIP) automation and batch control systems for maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to establish priorities meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented mindset with confidence approachability and a proactive attitude in troubleshooting and optimizing control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) for documentation reporting and presentations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to understand and meet operational and business needs through process automation and control solutions.

Competencies:

• Ownership is eager to take ownership of responsibilities; can and does think independently to excel in role; takes ownership of challenges.
• Results Focus exhibits commitment to goals and consistently delivers results; demonstrates personal initiative and independent motivation to achieve goals and objectives; takes risks when necessary; undaunted by obstacles.
• Communication relates well to people both verbally and in written form; builds rapport along all dimensions of organization; resolves conflicts; provides clear directions and information.
• Customer Focus understands and meets needs of customers and business partners; builds positive customer relationships.
• Problem Solving breaks down problems and generates a range of solutions; thinks outside the box and uses ideas of others to help develop solutions; acts and evaluates results of actions.

Education and Experience:

• Diploma or degree in Electronics Automation Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Rockwell Automation PLC VFD HMI and Servo System programming and troubleshooting expert.
• PLC programming utilizing RSLogixand FactoryTalk Studio software.
• DeviceNet and Ethernet I/P knowledge will be key for success.
• Remote communication and I/O systems experience.
• Experience in Virtual Network and Thin Clients.
• SQL Server Experience (preferred).
• Licensed Industrial Electrician (preferred).

Working Conditions:

• Work environment Work and environment fasted paced requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Schedule This role will primarily be Monday Friday but must be flexible to work nights and/or weekends as needed to support the business.
• Climate: This position requires the incumbent to have the ability to work in ambient hot and/or cold seasonal environments.
• Mental Stress There is pronounced pressure from deadlines project management accuracy or similar demands.
• Visual/Sensory This position requires attention to detail requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

Travel Requirements:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits which include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insuranceâââ
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accountsâ
• Life and AD&D Insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disabilityââ
• Pet Insuranceâ
• Legal Benefitsâ
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchâ
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffâDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programsâ

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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