Maintains a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe acts/conditions, performing safety inspections and investigating accidents, as required
Directs and coordinates the activities of the electrical and automation/plc function in the plant
Meets electrical engineering financial objectives by forecasting electrical engineering requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
Plans electrical and automation/plc projects by determining specifications, selecting contractors, establishing installation schedules, planning shut-downs and installations, integrating requirements with architectural and mechanical designs, verifying code requirements and updating cost estimates
Maintains electrical systems by establishing and enforcing preventative and on-going maintenance ·
Supports IT department with project and repairs
Installs and maintains high-speed industrial process equipment for filling/production, lighting, control and PLC logic controls for all production process and control equipment
Directs, troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs electrical equipment, components, and facilities equipment
Assist facilities manager with facilities related electrical troubleshooting and maintenance
Diagnose causes of malfunctions and corrects through programmable logic controls; ensures efficient equipment operation through proper line control programming and proactively suggest methods to improve line performance
Maintains material and equipment supplies by regularly monitoring inventory levels, anticipating supply needs, placing and expediting electrical material orders and reviewing and approving invoices
Initiates, reviews, masters and follows all standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for area of responsibility
Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence, promoting achievement of plant objectives ·
Supports syrup room and blending operations, maintenance and electrical/automation maintenance
Effectively responds to directions during emergencies by understanding emergency procedures, equipment and systems as necessary; Implements contingency plan to the level required
Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste
Working closely with Maintenance Trainer and HR to create development opportunities for staff members in combination with competence matrix, check in meetings, performance evaluations
Ensures that employees are following company regulations and procedures and works on corrective actions with HR in case it’s not followed by employees
