Process Control Engineer

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.  

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative.  We seek out new challenges and conquer them.  This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?  

Position Description

The Process Controls Engineer will help drive continuous improvement projects, and lead infrastructure automation upgrades to keep automation systems up-to-date and mitigate obsolescence. In addition, the Controls Engineer will be an expert in PLC, HMI, SCADA, VFD, and Servo System programming and troubleshooting, as well as a master in Ethernet Network configuration and diagnostics and developing the SQL Server. This position will also work to enhance the skills of Controls Technicians, Electricians, and Instrumentation Technicians through developing training development plans and organizing and delivering relevant training sessions.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes expert knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, Ethernet Networks, I/O networks, to efficiently troubleshoot controls automation system issues, determine root cause, and implement timely, permanent solutions.
• Use condition monitoring tools to perform predictive maintenance (PdM) analysis on Production Equipment to identify pending maintenance issues, and issue PM work orders to take corrective action to prevent emergency breakdowns and to determine root cause of maintenance issues.
• Analyze performance trends and conducts root cause corrective action to drive improvements.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing process data and implementing engineering solutions to enhance plant performance, machine reliability, and overall efficiency.
• Leads automation infrastructure upgrades and develops disaster recovery strategies to enhance system resilience and reliability.
• Designs and implements process control strategies to optimize production efficiency.
• Develops and programs PLC, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), and DCS (Distributed Control Systems) for process automation.
• Works with cross-functional teams to integrate new automation technologies into production lines.
• Works on optimizing entire process systems, often involved in capital projects and system upgrades.
• Works with industry-specific control systems like Rockwell PlantPAx, Siemens PCS7, Honeywell Experion, or Emerson DeltaV.
• Specializes in continuous process manufacturing, including beverage bottling, pasteurization, and brewing, ensuring automation strategies align with industry-specific requirements.

Required Skills:

• Requires knowledge of advanced control theory, industrial networks, PID tuning, and higher-level programming (structured text, function blocks).
• Strong understanding of PID tuning and process control strategies to optimize filling, pasteurization, and packaging systems.
• Ability to design, integrate, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems including sensors, actuators, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), servo motors, and motion control systems.
• Familiarity with high-speed bottling, canning, and packaging automation including case packers, fillers, and conveyors.
• Experience with data acquisition and analytics tools to track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime, and process optimization.
• Understanding of clean-in-place (CIP) automation and batch control systems for maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented mindset with confidence, approachability, and a proactive attitude in troubleshooting and optimizing control systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation, reporting, and presentations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with profession