Controls Specialist - Liquids

Job Description

Job Description

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity, it is on-site at our Manufacturing Plant in Indianapolis, Indiana.

We have opportunities on both 2nd & 3rd Shift!

Scope :

The Controls Specialist will be the lead subject matter expert on all manufacturing equipment controls to include Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and associated process instrumentation to include pressure, flow, temperature, and I / P analog applications. This position will also be responsible for troubleshooting, implementing and documenting control solutions for our manufacturing equipment and processes. Act as a liaison for internal and external resources.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities :

• Be available to support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, documenting, and assisting in root cause analysis of controls related downtime and repair events
• Strong project management skills, effective communication skills, be self-directed, and have the ability to multi-task and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Perform PLC control level issue diagnosis
• Develop ad-hoc PLC code changes as necessary to support production
• Identify and present Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Implement approved Improvement modifications to control systems
• Assist in maintaining electrical schematics and panel layout drawings by providing redline updating
• Work with Maintenance, Engineering, IT and Operations to improve equipment functionality, throughput and uptime.
• Document control system and equipment configuration changes and keep the documentation updated and accessible.
• Perform Preventive maintenance and system management of PLC systems such as program back-ups, UPS systems, firmware / software updates, configurable parameter documentation and control cabinet / wiring termination management, I / O commissioning, Instrumentation calibration and updating electrical schematics and associated documentation.
• All of duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Physical Demands :

Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.

Monday - Friday 2pm to 10 : 30pm OR Sunday - Thursday 10pm to 6 : 30am