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The PepsiCo Foods R&D is a fast-paced Pilot Plant/Testing Facility focused on innovation and new product development. The primary focus for this role is responsible for the Controls/Electrical system maintenance improving PepsiCo's processes automation and advanced control mechanisms including PLC, OT, AI and existing technologies.  Associate in this role will be part of a larger team that will be responsible for site controls manage and day to day Controls maintenance.

Associates in this role will be expected to have strong communication/collaboration skills as they will be working with cross-functional partners on the data analytics, and IT teams as well as external vendors to execute our holistic agenda.  Experience working with industrial processes will be critical.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday 6:30am to 3:30pm

 Flexible to cover some weekends as necessary for business needs

• Provide front line support of our PLC, SCADA applications, plant networking maintenance, and System Security (fire wall).
• Would be responsible to ensure that equipment is available as required for site operations:
  • Fault finding on PLC's and PC based SCADA applications.
  • Competent to carry out diagnostic testing and repair of controls related issues.
  • Modifications, tests, and minor installation work.
  • Programming of Allen-Bradley VFDs (Powerflex and 525 series).
  • Programming and Maintenance of Servo systems.
  • Programming and Maintenance of Vision systems (OPTYX and Odenberg).
• Program factory floor devices and applications (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems)
• Support project planning with hardware, software, and integration strategies for OT floor operations and validations.
• Operating technology systems security.
• Interface as Ops controls specialist for IoT edge devices and Machine AI applications for the factory floor.
• Develop solutions to enhance process data analytics and data management.
• Develop best practices for new technology deployments in an industrial environment.
• Partner with EHS as a subject matter expert for new equipment Controls assessments and risk mitigation.
• Change Management support on new equipment that gets commissioned at Pilot Plant.
• Vendor/Project Management/Capex Planning and implementation ensuring PepsiCo Specs are Maintained.
• Research and Purchase Critical /Spares as needed (online and from Vendors direct).
• Build SLA's with 3rd party vendors
• Lead IT and Controls Projects to commissioning phase and provide Commissioning support for product development teams as needed.
• Provide technical training and mentoring to L3 and L4 Maintenance Techs.
• Support site food safety programs and audits. Lead Food safety and Food Defense programs for the Plant to assist Plant Management maintain FSSSC22000 Certification.
• Support R&D development including testing and retail production for test markets.
• Support Plano GPC operations at multiple sites (TPC, Process Lab)

Site Infra and Facility Support.

• Maintain Plant Wi-Fi Network (both 192 and 26 networks).
• Maintain Site security Cameras ensuring we meet all Program/policy related compliance.
• Identify needed plant upgrades, negotiate with vendors for identified improvement projects and manage project purchase orders/budget with vendors.
• Manager all Servers on site including.
  • Historian, SQL Server, VM Ware, Security and Site Access Servers.

Food Safety and EHS Support:

• Lead/manage assigned EHS compliance programs.
• Maintain PM program records as required to support Safety/Food Safety programs.
• Lead/participate in Food Safety mandated Audits (AIB, FSSC22000, FDA) for maintenance related programs.
• Lead/Support Food Defense Program (will be part of multiple teams)
• Ensure all food safety/food defense and EHS related work orders are prioritized, and issues resolved to maintain compliance
• Complete required safety, food safety, and food defense training as required
• Raise MOC request as needed (new equip, equip mods, and transfers).
• Engage with EHS team to ensure site safety (Cameras, Access Control).

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $60,600 - $94,450.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

• Associate Technical Degree Preferred (Networking /System Security or related field.
• 2+ Years in Food Manufacturing Technology and Processes preferred.
• Experience in Project Management/Management with industrial controls System.
• Experience working and Managing and Plant Network Management.
• Excellent computer skills necessary for communications using Outlook, Excel,IM, Zoom, MS Teams.
• Proficiency in multiple computing apps and tools. (SQL, Historian, VMware, RSlogix, IntraVue, Realware etc.).
• In addition to advanced knowledge of controls and networking, electrical skills, instrumentation and mechanical knowledge is required. 
• Advanced knowledge of low /high voltage circuit troubleshooting.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial 3ph motors
• Ability to read electrical, controls and mechanical prints for troubleshooting and designing purposes.
• VFD programming capability including Allen-Bradley Series 4, 7, 525, and 527s.
• Intermediate Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC Program, Ladder Logic, and Block Diagram.
• Troubleshooting experience on Allen-Bradley PLCs VFDs.
• Basic Troubleshooting Experience on Plant IT Network.
• Intermediate knowledge of Building Automation troubleshooting.
• Highly motivated to work with others in a team environment to deliver on the team development objectives with strong desire to provide individual contribution.
• Team player, flexibility, mechanical aptitude, work with limited supervision, self-starter, written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical/electrical skills for troubleshooting and parts fabrication as required.
• Knowledge of GRT for parts and Purchase Ordering.
• Owns the planning, organizing and upkeep of preventative maintenance schedule to maximize performance of all plant and ensure a safe working environment for all tasks carried out.
• Knowledge of the SCADA system preferred.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

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