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Lactalis American Group · 4 months ago

Senior Maintenance Technical Specialist

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $90K/yr

Lactalis American Group is a family-owned company and the world leader in dairy, employing over 85,000 professionals globally. The Senior Maintenance Technical Specialist will support all technical aspects of the industrial plant, including low voltage systems, PLC controls, and instrumentation, while also training maintenance personnel and interfacing with various stakeholders.

DairyFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the manufacture of safe, quality food observing all Good Manufacturing Practices, being alert for bio-terrorism and reporting off standard or abnormal conditions

Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of pasteurizing equipment (CCP's and CQP's). Report problems with the food safety management system to the designated management personnel (Food Safety Team Members)

Ability to effectively troubleshoot all technical areas

Ability to provide “on the job” training to maintenance mechanics

Sets up, conducts and evaluates training (both class and practical)

Maintains open communication with all employees including department managers

Continuously seeks new ways of improving performance and controlling costs. Works close with maintenance on variety of issues related to equipment, department maintenance and preventive maintenance programs

Reviews technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes

Manages plant projects

Actively works on production floor facilitating the exchange of data between various departments

Ability to learn new skills quickly and applies information from equipment manuals and vendor contacts

Knowledge of various high and low-voltage systems

Knowledge and understanding of PLC controls, programs and systems as well as operator interface systems

Knowledge of variable frequency drives for motors, DC motors and drive systems

Qualification

PLC controlsVariable frequency drivesProcess InstrumentationDairy experienceProject managementTraining abilitiesComputer software knowledgeProblem-solving skillsCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

Attention to detail and accuracy in work required

Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills

Strong communication abilities, written and verbal

Knowledge of computer software

Ability to administrate over projects and run projects effectively

Strong ability to train employees

Strong communication abilities, written and verbal

Knowledge of computer software

Ability to administrate over projects and run projects effectively

The ideal candidate must have the following attributes/skills: strong attention to detail and accuracy. Must be dependable and be able to work well in a team environment

Basics mathematical skills are required (must be able to calculate averages)

ANSI electrical schematics

Process and Instrumentation Design

Process Instrumentation including RTDs, Pressure Sensors and Flow Meters

PLC Programming languages including Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams and Structured Text

Variable Frequency drives, Allen Bradley and Yaskawa and Servo Drives and Motors

High School Diploma required

Preferred

Dairy or other food related experience preferred

Food industry (process and packaging automation) is preferred

Associate's degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies preferred

Company

Lactalis American Group

Lactalis American Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies cheese in North America.

Founded in 1933

Buffalo, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.lactalisamericangroup.com

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