About the role
About The Role The Electrical & Automation Controls Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager. This position is responsible for the electrical controls and process programming of plant infrastructure and production equipment. The Electrical & Automation Controls Technician ensures food and employee safety in their daily routine.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
- Strong skill set with AB programmable logic controllers (SLC, PLC, and Control Logix families), (Siemens S7 a Plus) as well as Human Interface (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View and Wonderware.
- Ability to configure, test, troubleshoot and commission AB and Siemens VFDs.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems with the ability to make minor programming changes.
- Direct and oversee the maintenance of programs for PLCs and PCs coordinating with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Information Technology staff, and Production and Maintenance personnel.
- Guide and train others with less experience through mentoring.
- Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA safety practices.
- Understand the plant electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines.
- Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level switches, valve actuators and positioners and weighting systems.
- Enforce PLC/HMI policy/procedures.
- Document system modifications in order to maintain an accurate registry of modifications.
- Ensures compliance with GMPs and all other food and employee safety policies and requirements.
About You
- Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree
- At least 3 years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design.
- Experience in food industry is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Siemens and PLCs.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.) is required.
- Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic/C#/Java is a plus.
- Knowledge of Measuring instruments (Micrometer, calipers, Tape Measure Thread Gauges).
- Ability to support a 24/7 365 production facility.
Travel Requirements
- occasional 10% to 30% based on assigned project locations.
Others: Environmental / Working Conditions:
- Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
- Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be able to stand, kneel, bend and reach over and under all equipment on a concrete floor for long periods of time.
Barry Callebaut can offer you a challenging and dynamic international environment that includes a broad range of opportunities for personal growth and development. Apply for one of our interesting positions and start a great career in the wonderful world of CHOCOLATE. Barry Callebaut is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at the Brantford site.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
About Barry Callebaut Group
With annual sales of about CHF 10.5 billion in fiscal year 2023/24, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds.
The Group runs more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of more than 13,000 people.
The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®, Carma® and the decorations specialist Mona Lisa®.
The Barry Callebaut Group is committed to make sustainable chocolate the norm to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation in its goal to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.
About the role
About The Role The Electrical & Automation Controls Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager. This position is responsible for the electrical controls and process programming of plant infrastructure and production equipment. The Electrical & Automation Controls Technician ensures food and employee safety in their daily routine.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
- Strong skill set with AB programmable logic controllers (SLC, PLC, and Control Logix families), (Siemens S7 a Plus) as well as Human Interface (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View and Wonderware.
- Ability to configure, test, troubleshoot and commission AB and Siemens VFDs.
- Configure, troubleshoot, and commission PLC and HMI based control systems with the ability to make minor programming changes.
- Direct and oversee the maintenance of programs for PLCs and PCs coordinating with Process Engineers, Project Engineers, Information Technology staff, and Production and Maintenance personnel.
- Guide and train others with less experience through mentoring.
- Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA safety practices.
- Understand the plant electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines.
- Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level switches, valve actuators and positioners and weighting systems.
- Enforce PLC/HMI policy/procedures.
- Document system modifications in order to maintain an accurate registry of modifications.
- Ensures compliance with GMPs and all other food and employee safety policies and requirements.
About You
- Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree
- At least 3 years of related automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, and general control system design.
- Experience in food industry is a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial automation systems, including HMI and SCADA systems, Allen-Bradley controls/controllers, Siemens and PLCs.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC5, SLC500) PLCs, PanelView/PanelviewPlus HMIs, Industrial Communication Networks (Ethernet, EthenetI/P, DeviceNet, DH+, etc.) is required.
- Experience with FactoryTalk Suite, Wonderware Suite, and VisualBasic/C#/Java is a plus.
- Knowledge of Measuring instruments (Micrometer, calipers, Tape Measure Thread Gauges).
- Ability to support a 24/7 365 production facility.
Travel Requirements
- occasional 10% to 30% based on assigned project locations.
Others: Environmental / Working Conditions:
- Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
- Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be able to stand, kneel, bend and reach over and under all equipment on a concrete floor for long periods of time.
Barry Callebaut can offer you a challenging and dynamic international environment that includes a broad range of opportunities for personal growth and development. Apply for one of our interesting positions and start a great career in the wonderful world of CHOCOLATE. Barry Callebaut is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at the Brantford site.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
About Barry Callebaut Group
With annual sales of about CHF 10.5 billion in fiscal year 2023/24, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds.
The Group runs more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse and dedicated global workforce of more than 13,000 people.
The Barry Callebaut Group serves the entire food industry, from industrial food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users of chocolate, such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants or caterers. The global brands catering to the specific needs of these Gourmet customers are Callebaut® and Cacao Barry®, Carma® and the decorations specialist Mona Lisa®.
The Barry Callebaut Group is committed to make sustainable chocolate the norm to help ensure future supplies of cocoa and improve farmer livelihoods. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation in its goal to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.