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Danone Maintenance Controls Specialist in Bridgeton, New Jersey
This position is responsible to execute maintenance activities which support the entire Bridgeton operation. Lead the maintenance of the plant and equipment to maintain top efficiency and eliminate down time. Particular emphasis to be placed on process control systems, pneumatic instrumentation, and electronic instrumentation. Cooperation with the maintenance planner, lead, and operations personnel for execution of work to be performed is vital. Ensure the plant is maintained in a safe, efficient manner, in accordance with plant procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Proactive identification of issues, notifying, and rectifying them with both the Maintenance and Operations team is required. Continuous development and formal training to increase skill level is essential. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, cooperative, reliable, patient, considerate, respectful, and passionate about the work that needs to be done. They must have a consistent work history, ability to flex schedule based on business needs.
- Calibration of new and existing instruments: Control valves, controllers, etc.
- Monitoring and trouble-shooting of control loops, instruments, and/or entire control systems
- Replace, repair, and/or recalibrate defective components and instruments, including associated tubing and wiring work
- Attends and participates in formal training programs at the discretion of the company
- Properly uses and cares for tools and test equipment
- Maintains daily maintenance and plant calibration logs
- Able to be contacted in case of, and responds to emergencies as needed
- Work a schedule which may include weekends, rotating shifts and/or overtime
- Prepare and analyze written or computer data
- Visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts
- Operation of motor vehicles or equipment
- Flexibility if required to work overtime as required
- Assist Operations department as needed
- Any other assigned tasks
- Other assigned maintenance tasks/duties
Education and Experience: * High School diploma or GED required; minimum of two (2) years Industrial Automation or Controls Technology with a minimum 5 years' experience; requires ability to work in a team environment, which includes being self-motivated, accepting responsibilities, completing assigned action items, and participating in a proactive manner in all team events, excellent interpersonal and communication skills required, professionalism and respect is mandatory in all settings, One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
The position requires knowledge of the following: * CMMS and/or other Maintenance planning software; Blueprint/Schematic Reading
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) * Knowledge of CIP/SIP (clean in progress) procedures * Knowledge of safety programs and procedures
Available and willing to be contacted by phone in the event of an emergency and be able to work both fixed and flexible schedules including weekends, late shifts and overtime
SALARY: WhiteWave Foods Company offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many other company sponsored benefits.
Monday thru Friday (8 hours per day) with overtime as required.