Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will work onsite at out Duncan Hines Manufacturing plant in Centralia, IL to plan single or multiple projects, ranging in complexity. You will manage all aspects of project safety, scope development, cost estimates, regular cost forecasts and schedule by collaborating within the engineering organization and with other departments. Serve as the plant subject matter expert on electrical controls relating to capital projects and current operating systems.
You Will:
Work closely with Plant Engineering Manager to develop, submit, and manage capital projects
Research solutions to equipment and processes needing upgrading or improved as identified in business plan
Develop scope of work, request for quotes, manage bid walks, information requests on all projects
Prepare CIR's, Tech Briefs, and required MOPD Advisor tools
Manage project funding including requests for P.O.'s, and invoicing to meet monthly spend forecast
Work with procurement on contract execution and payment terms
Ensure that all project planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts are managed and are delivered within safety, cost, schedule, including performance success criteria
Manage multiple projects and interact with vendors and suppliers involved in the projects
Coordinate project finalization and capitalization with other departments
Navigate structured gate Engineering processes (FEL) to take a project from concept to implementation
Work with Platform Engineering and other cross functional teams in a Matrix organization on large capital projects
Serve as the subject matter expert for the plant and capital projects on plant operating systems including but not limited to for PLC hardware, programming software, OT network and HMI PanelView's
Support maintenance staff to resolve downtime issues related to electrical controls, Instrumentation and PLC systems throughout the plant, and other equipment issues.
Document system problems and resolutions for future reference
Support all Engineering responsibilities including off hours, weekends, and holidays
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or associate degree in an industrial related field and 5 years equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability of PLC control programming and electrical controls
Working experience with AB-SLC 500 series, AB-PLC 5 series, AB-Control Logix series,AB-Compact logix, RSLogix programming software, Factory Talk View, Panel View HMIseries, Thin Client Server and AssetCentre
Fundamental understanding of PLC and HMI controls
Good Project Management Skills
Ability to manage contractors and set specific expectations for site safety and workmanship
Experience in use of Microsoft applications
AutoCAD experience is preferred
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Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance
Wealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: online courses, virtual and classroom development experiences
Balance: paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
Our Company:
Conagra Brands is one ofNorth America'sleading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye,Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visitwww.conagrabrands.com.
Conagra Brandsis an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.