Job Summary

Responsible to provide on-shift technical support to operations, including installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the facilities plant floor control system. This position will also provide innovation and support for continuous improvement projects.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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Task

20

Troubleshoots, repair and preventive maintenance as required to ensure equipment reliability. Completes work orders as scheduled and document in SAP in timely manner

15

Maintain PLC programs to support the day to day operation of the facility

15

Work closely with Maintenance and Operator Technicians on shift to assure that they are properly trained in the use of the plant control systems.  Work with Controls Programming team to solve advanced system related problems. Provide on-shift technical support

10

Reviews equipment instructions, blueprints, electrical, and pneumatic schematics to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem.  Develops, documents training materials to support training needs

10

Work on Continuous Improvement projects throughout the entire plant and troubleshoot system failures to determine root cause analysis and drive innovative resolution. Participates in structured group or team activities related to line/area performance improvement e.g. autonomous maintenance (AM), housekeeping, problem solving etc.

10

Support the implementation of instrumentation and control projects

5

Maintain WonderWare SCADA software to support plant operations projects and change controls

5

Complete calibration of plant instrumentation and controls systems.

5

Work in conjunction with the Controls Programming team to maintain the facility PLC network (hardware and software)

5

Understand and comply with Hill’s policies, safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Food Safety. Identify and report Food Safety issues to management. Completes necessary training, monthly learnings and audits

100

Total Percent (not to exceed 100%)

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.

Education/ Experience Requirements

Basic qualifications include: 

High school diploma or GED required

Industrial Technology certificate or equivalent work experience

6+ years of maintenance experience

Working knowledge and interpretation of WonderWare software, PLC and electrical schematics

Troubleshooting, physical dexterity, understanding of electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and problem solving.

Advance electrical skills; basic PLC troubleshooting skills

Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Ability to work an off-shift work schedule or weekend if needed

Preferred qualifications include:

Associates degree or higher in a related field

Technical certification in Electronics

2+ years working experience in electrical schematics

Knowledge of electrical engineering technology, including industrial instrumentation, electrical power and security systems.

Knowledge of MSsql, Industrial SQL, AB Panelview, Sigmatek PLC and Operator interface

Expected Areas of Skills

Ability to troubleshoot batching and continuous process control logic (ladder logic).

Utilize Active Factory as an aid to troubleshooting issues.

Ability to teach, coach and mentor facility operations and maintenance resources.

Ability to adjust schedule to fit project startup and production needs

Knowledge of PLC equipment, instrumentation, valves, pumps, blowers, measuring systems and application in pet food manufacturing

Review blueprints, project instructions, electrical & pneumatic schematics during troubleshooting, repair or project work.

Utilize the internet as a research engine to support troubleshooting instrumentation and control systems.

Stay abreast on technology innovation and best practices in the industry

Ability to communicate effectively

Leadership Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies – Up to 3)

Effective Execution

Consumer/Customer-Focused

Driving Innovation

Functional Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies – Up to 3)

Developing and Coaching People

Leading Change

Relationship Building

Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)

Does this position supervise:  No

On shift Technical Resources

On shift Team Leader

Technical Team Leaders

Area Leaders

Controls Programming CIM

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel:  Up to 5%

Physical Requirements:

Ability to bend, climb, crawl, and work in confined spaces, and work in hazardous condition spaces for up to twelve hours per day.

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions with temperature ranges from cold to hot and humid

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on continual basis in order to move and install mechanical parts

Complete tasks that require working with hands overhead

Use a stand-up or sit-down forklift, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day

Type, using a computer keyboard, intermittently for up to twelve hours per day

Walk unlimited distances each day.

Frequently walk up and down multiple levels of steps, multiple times a day, up to 8.5 levels - carrying tool bag, materials, or other supplies that weigh 50 lbs. Consequences of not being able to lift up to 50 pounds would not enable us to complete repairs, replacements or installations of equipment nor complete preventative maintenance tasks needed to maintain reliability and the equipment operable

Occasionally climb ladders or ledges, with tie-off equipment when required

Frequently bend at waist 90 degrees and flex at knees 120 degrees

Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing, eye, foot and dust protection

Frequently perform tasks in an environment that contains significant levels of dust

Perceive visual and audible alarms and telephones while wearing hearing protection

Receive and transmit information in person and by telephone communications