PROCESS SERVICE ENGINEER

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Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future! 

At HP Hood LLC, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team One Company! 

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program. 

Founded in 1846, today Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more. 

Job Summary:

Serves as a VTIS technical expert at all Extended Shelf Life (ESL) facilities within HP Hood LLC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continuously evaluates the existing VTIS process control systems for reliability and effectiveness.
• Works closely with both maintenance and operation departments at HP Hood LLC’s ESL facilities to build and maintain proper PM program, site to site communications, maintenance and operation SOPs.
• Provides technical support on process controls systems and process control related tasks with the VTIS at each ESL facility.
• Works with Plant and Engineering Team on implementation of new and upgrade VTIS projects including configuring control modules, batch programs, and HMIs, program modifications. Acts as a resource for the Plant and Engineering team during design, layout, equipment selection, FAT and startup.
• Continually improves process control systems through Advanced Process Control, Alarm Management, and Operator Interface Optimization.
• Responsible for appropriate programing on the VTIS control panel.
• Works with plant maintenance and operations to troubleshoot, repair and maintain VTIS equipment.
• Fabrication, innovation and modification of new and existing equipment.
• Participates in plant safety, health and environmental programs.
• Trains operators on newly installed or modified process control systems for both individual and group training. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Associate’s degree in Engineering, 10 year(s) of related experience, or equivalent combination of each.
• 5+ years Food/ beverage processing experience is required.
• Travel 50-70% of time.
• Based in Winchester/Batavia/Sacramento

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong and comprehensive knowledge of VTIS and Alsafe processing systems.
• Strong and comprehensive knowledge of PLC5, RS Logix, Panelview.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical, fluid transfer, heat transfer, safety, instrumentation and distributed control systems.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communications skills, blue print reading skills, organizational skills, strong problem solving and critical thinking skills are required.
• Ability to develop a high performance team by providing leadership, support, feedback, and by encouraging personal growth.
• Has the ability to present and training information to teach others. 

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled 

“VERVRAA Federal Contractor”

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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