Controls & Electrical Superintendent

at Creekstone Farms* in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC seeks a Controls & Electrical Superintendent in Arkansas City, KS.

Duties: Participate in and support capacity planning and the development of strategic goals for automated and plant electrical systems. Coordinate with Plant Production Managers, Maintenance Managers, IT Network Manager, business application owners, and outside vendors to coordinate appropriate measures to address system failures. Supervise the maintenance of workstations, printers, scanners, cameras, PLCs, scales, metal detectors, and other plant equipment and electrical systems. Plan, organize, and direct the work of supervisors and hourly technicians. Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications and standards. Ensure effective employee relations. Provide employee coaching and development. Make employment decisions. Assure that all employees follow company policies, procedures, and established work instructions. Oversee training/cross-training of assigned staff, appraise performance, and initiate discipline process. Verify labor hours and payroll report accuracy. Manage control systems which include working with equipment vendors and contractors. Manage troubleshooting and repair of packaging and conveying systems, including PLCs, labeling equipment, metal detectors, scales, and scanners. Work with maintenance to perform and test system connectivity and functionality. Anticipate, mitigate, identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical distribution and power problems, motor control systems, lighting, pumps, and other systems and sub-systems as necessary for continued plant production and operation. Support application development teams throughout project lifecycles. Analyze production and physical plant operations for reliability and cost-saving opportunities. Recommend, schedule, and assist with plant modifications, upgrades, reconfigurations, and/or equipment installation. Conduct research on emerging products, services, protocols, and standards in support of control systems procurement and development efforts. Create required reports in response to business needs. Participate in negotiations with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure repair parts and services. Maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for system administration and appropriate use. Manage and/or provide guidance to other members of the team. Deliver against monthly targets using leading indicator KPI. Manage and promote accountability and success promoting a Creekstone Proud Culture. Assist all plant managers and personnel as needed.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field (or foreign equivalent) plus 2 years of experience in the job offered, manufacturing engineering, electrical engineering, automation engineering, information technology, or related occupation(s).

Requires 2 years of experience: Maintaining electrical equipment, Troubleshooting of PLC and complex electrical equipment, HMI experience in troubleshooting equipment, Supervising a crew of electricians, and IT skillset for technical knowledge and reporting.

40 hours/week.  Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply https://www.jobpostingtoday.com/ Ref # 11910.