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u003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003ePOSITION SUMMARYu003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe Controls Leader will provide key leadership with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets the plant. This role has responsibility for systems optimization, compliance, personnel safety and technician skill development relative to plant electrical power and process control systems.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eu0026 u003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eKEY RESPONSIBILITIESu003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eAssists primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvides input to the Engineering Projects Manager to develop and manage power and control standards and ensure application of the standards on all projects and upgrades.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLeads the execution of the site masterplan for power and controls systems to include understanding of the installed base, and replacement plan for obsolete equipment/technologies.u0026 u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eBuilds and maintains a sustainable system for plant Electrical u0026Instrumentation (Eu0026I) technicians skill development. Coaches technicians on skill assessment and development of operating within the department.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eManages Electrical u0026Instrumentation (Eu0026I) technicians and daily direction setting.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eKnows, communicates, and ensures technician compliance to local and national regulator codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70e, NFPA 79 and OSHA 1910).u0026 Is also responsible for ensuring equipment and safe practice compliance in their area of responsibility.u0026 u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eResponsible for validation of the MES data from PLCs.u0026 Support plant Process Engineers in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development.u0026 u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvides support in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as: control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI development.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWorks with engineering and operations to identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eOwns parts or whole Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.).u0026 u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWorks closely with engineering and operations leaders on selection and installation/start-up of new equipment. Becomes the technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others regarding control systems.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvides power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProvides support throughout other parts of the plant as needed on a daily basis.u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLearns and applies control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations. u0026 u003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eu0026 u003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eSELECTION CRITERIAu003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cuu003eEducationu003c/uu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eBachelor's Degree in Engineeringu0026 is required; Electrical engineering degree is preferredu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cuu003eExperienceu003c/uu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003e5 years of relevant controls experience is requiredu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eManufacturing experience is preferredu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing is preferredu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cuu003eOtheru003c/uu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eAbility to work and manage within a team environmentu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong knowledge of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell FactoryTalk platformsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWorking knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practicesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProficiency in plant historianu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eUnderstanding of technical systems and terminologyu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience learning and integrating new technologiesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience leading the installation of equipment in food manufacturing environmentu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDemonstrated results in manufacturing maintenance utilizing maintenance systemsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience with plant systems softwareu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSelf-motivated and able to motivate othersu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skillsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEffective presentation, verbal, and written communication skillsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProficient in Microsoft Suite applicationsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExcellent interpersonal skillsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eWillingness to work off-shifts or weekends as needed, as well as to take off-shift support calls as neededu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience leading, teaching or managing others effectivelyu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSome travel requiredu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAble to perform moderate activity including but not limited to, significant time spent on manufacturing floor and some physical work on equipmentu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Buffalo, NY ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL160-2747371