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Controls Technician

Location: 

Eddystone, PA, US, PA 19022

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:

This position will be responsible for all aspects related to the factory maintenance and E&A strategy and will execute activities according to factory and corporate standards, specifications, local codes, and regulations. The technician will support the development and design of future system installations.

 

Key responsibilities include:
●    Provide technical support to plant floor operations during unscheduled downtime in relation to control-related/electrical problems.
●    Perform routine diagnostic checks on automated systems, monitor automated systems, isolate problems and perform repairs.
●    trouble shoot PLC and HMI-based control systems 
●    Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level switches, valve actuators and positioners and weighting systems.
●    Configure, test, and troubleshoot VFDs.
●    Enforce PLC/HMI policy/procedures.
●    Document system modifications in order to maintain an accurate registry of modifications.

 

About you:
●    Associates degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree
●    At least 3 [EM1] years of related automation experience with general control  systems
●    Experience in the food industry is a plus.
●    Experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
●    Read and interpret electrical diagrams, P&ID schematics, and control blueprints
●    Working knowledge of PLC,HMI and SCADA automation systems 
●    Working Knowledge of Industrial Communication Networks (Profibus, AS-I bus, Ethernet TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP)
●    Understanding of industrial power circuits up to 480VAC, installation practices, and general OSHA safety practices.
●    Understand the plant electrical criteria, standards and company guidelines.

Additional Requirements:
●    Ability to lead a team and accomplish project goals effectively as needed
●    Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
●    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
●    Team-oriented and collaborative


What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

●    Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
●    12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
●    Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
●    An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
●    Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
●    Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.
 

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.

If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here.

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