Automation Specialist

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support all maintenance and capital electrical projects as directed. This shall include control system design, drawing development, material selection and supervision of fabrication and installation of control and electrical systems.
• Review and approve electrical schematics changes and updates made and provide this information to engineering. Drawings shall be updated with corrections, recorded and distributed to the correct panels.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and Good Manufacturing Practice policies and procedures in areas of own responsibility; provide ongoing training and enforcement as appropriate. This shall include design and implementation of redundant electrical safety circuits as per code and general industrial practices. 
• Assist in developing and updating an electrical PM program. Review current machine PM schedules and steps and suggest changes as needed to encompass electrical devices and cleaning procedures.
• Assist in the standardization of controls throughout the production areas. Engage local vendors to ensure we are utilizing the best devices and that we are standardizing machinery for common parts.
• Analyze electrical processes and methods; recommend and implement changes and new programs which improve costs. 
• Provide guidance to team members and offer methods to improve and hone their skill set in the electrical field. 
• Analyze electrical processes and methods; recommend and implement changes and new programs which improve costs. Administer the practical exams for mechanics seeking to gain the electrical specialty skill. Provide guidance to them and offer methods for improvement to hone their skill set.
• Perform duties while working safely – awareness/identification of hazards, ensuring proper PPE is worn, maintaining a clutter free work area, following safety procedures and polices (ex. LO/TO, Confined Space, Right To Understand, Fall Protection, etc.).
• Correct and/or report unsafe acts and unsafe working condition through proper procedures.
• Ensure food safety/quality polices are followed, to report all food safety/quality problems out of his/her realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action.
• Responsible to make sure a good safe wholesome product is produced safely.
• All other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/SKILLS:

• 5 TO 7 years experience or Associates Degree in Electrical field or similar
• Microsoft Office experience & PC Literacy
• Electrical power, control and PLC diagnostic skills
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Critical and forward thinker

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to sit and walk for extended periods of times on a daily basis
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment - machinery operating, varying temperatures, noisy, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.