Sr. Engineering Project Manager - Controls

Job Description: Sr. Engineering Project Manager - Controls Based at OH, NE, CA, AR The Sr Engineering Project Manager (Controls/IT) is responsible for providing engineering expertise and technical support in the area of electrical, automation, and factory IT systems across multiple Pet Nutrition manufacturing sites throughout the North America region. This will require the ability to work across multiple segments (wet and dry pet food) and all aspects of electrical, instrumentation, Factory IT and control disciplines for batch, continuous process, and packaging systems. The Sr Engineering Project Manager is an active member of the regional engineering and control teams in addition to assigned project teams. What are we looking for? Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Engineering AND 5+ years’ experience in a comparable technical position OR 10+ Controls experience within the Food and Beverage industry In depth knowledge of industrial low voltage electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC, HMI/SCADA and industrial control networks Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)/Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) systems, Factory IT Systems (physical/virtual servers, networks), and Factory Cyber Security is a plus Fundamental knowledge of project management (scheduling, contractor relationship, etc.) Proven ability to work in a team environment and on high performi [... source excerpt omitted ...] rical or controls degree 5+ years’ experience in a comparable technical position within the following industries: food, beverage, pharmaceutical or related What will be your key responsibilities? Delivering several capital investment projects simultaneously, from providing technical scoping with internal customer and business stakeholders, through design with 3rd parties, to Project Closure. Technology Research, Evaluation, and Selection: Research and evaluate emerging digitalization and automation technologies to identify solutions suitable for specific project requirements in collaboration with regional and global engineering. System Integration and Implementation: Oversee the [... source excerpt omitted ...] o project timelines. Collaboration and Automation: Collaborate with controls engineers, and IT/automation engineers to tailor solutions for optimal performance to meet the unique requirements of manufacturing processes. Compliance and Standards Adherence: Ensure digitalization and automation projects comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, safety, and quality guidelines. Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks associated with digitalization and automation initiatives. Mitigate potential issues and resolve project-related challenges to ensure successful project delivery. Handover to Operations: Facilitate the transition of completed projects to operations