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Working at Agropur means contributing to something bigger than yourself, in service of communities.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

An environment aligned with a clear mission:

• Starting wage of $45.05
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

How your role contributes to that mission:

We are looking for an Advanced PLC/HMI Programmer Lead in Jerome, ID.  The Advanced PLC/HMI Programmer Lead is responsible for programming automation and controls systems involving DCS, PLC’s, HMI’s and process controllers. The Advanced PLC/HMI Programmer Lead creates and reads logic and flow diagrams for program design; troubleshooting equipment and resolving issues efficiently. The Advanced PLC/HMI Programmer Lead is also responsible for the oversight and training of PLC Automation Technicians.

• Follow standard programming practices.
• Conduct needs-assessments and create functional specifications.
• Define technical specifications to meet business requirements.
• Make hardware and/or software purchasing recommendations regarding application development.
• Develop new, and maintain existing, internal applications; perform testing and troubleshooting to ensure applications function as required.
• Review, develop, and design data models using standard diagramming techniques; create logical data models and translate into physical database structures.
• Work with the Plant Supervisors and Operators, as well as utilities, corporate and contractor personnel to resolve day-to-day production/project issues as they arise.
• Assist the Engineering Team with various tasks related to in-house projects.
• Work with corporate Engineering Team and plant personnel to ensure drawings and other documentation are kept current.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Plan and forecast daily work orders and tasks.
• Provide technical guidance and direction  to maintenance and automation personnel concerning plant processes and controls related to PLC, HMI and other programming.
• Assist maintenance and automation personnel with learning production systems, operations and controls.
• Maintain, develop and improve Allen Bradley’s PLC hard and software.
• Create new PLC programs and make Factory Talk SE HMI changes as needed.
• Perform configurations and troubleshoot instrumentation; including flow, pressure, temperature, and level instruments.
• Evaluate piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), control panel and junction box diagrams, process flow diagrams and electrical one-lines.
• Provide guidance to PLC Automation Technicians related to PLC and HMI changes.
• Drive training for the PLC Automation Technicians, ensuring they have the knowledge base to safely and efficiently perform their duties.
• Oversee the work of the PLC Automation Technicians for accuracy and proper implementation.
• Assist PLC Automation Technicians with issues as they arise; ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.

The profile that shares this sense of contribution:

·         Associate’s or Technical Degree in Electrical Technology or related field required.

·         Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

·         Minimum five (5) years of related experience required.

·         4-20mA control Loops.

·         Motor Control Centers utilizing voltages from 120vac to 480vac.

·         Variable Frequency Drives.

·         Rockwell PLC Programming Software Legacy and Logix based.

·         Rockwell View Studio (ME) Version 6 and up.

·         Intouch (Wonderware) Development utilizing version 2012 P01 and newer.

·         Intouch, Intouch Historian and SQL server2008.

·         Computer Server file locations and Network configuration.

·         AutoCAD or other Electrical Print Viewing Software.

·         Understanding P&ID’s.

·         Sound wiring principals and techniques.

·         Troubleshooting using Electrical prints, PLC logic, and measuring equipment.

·         Experience with Columbia Okura Robotic Palletizing preferred.

·         Experience with Intouch Information Server Development preferred.

·         Working knowledge and experience with industrial machines, motors, gearboxes and related tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance required.

·         Experience with plant startups, PID loop controls, tuning, P&ID Development preferred.

·         Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

·         Experience with AutoCAD, OSI Pi and Maximo preferred.

A role with purpose and lasting impact.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.