Sr. Controls Automation Specialist

WHO WE ARE: CALIFIA FARMS

Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to create a future where plants replace dairy, without compromise. The company creates a variety of great-tasting plant-based beverages that make the transition to eating plant-based dairy easy and delicious. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing, independently owned, natural beverage companies in the U.S., the UK and Australia, and is well-known for its iconic curvy bottle. Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, with a manufacturing facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The company’s culture is built around four core values: passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit.

• Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware.
• Plans preventive maintenance: Electrical enclosures, transducers, VFD drives.
• Wire installation, and terminations.
• Design develop and maintain plant floor electrical, control and pneumatic components including vision systems, valves, motors, loop controllers, solenoids, and control system IO (Flex and Point IO).
• Perform basic network diagnostics (Ethernet IP).
• Manages relations with vendors.
• Document Startup processes and designs of mechanical and electrical systems for production equipment.
• Calibrating pressure, temperature, and flow transducers.
• Technical expert, on the floor diagnosing, troubleshooting, and eliminating any type of maintenance issues.
• Effectively trouble shoot all; pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues as required and make all necessary repairs safely and effectively.
• Provides mentorship and skills training to technicians as needed.
• Safely perform preventative checks, service and repairs on equipment as needed. 
• Review machine issues with other mechanics, operators, leads, Supervisors, Managers, etc. and communicate solutions/progress/completion.
• Ability to always work safely and proficiently with little to no supervision. 
• Utilize maintenance software to track labor hours, locate components, parts issued and cost for equipment.
• Navigate through machinery operational and maintenance manuals to understand equipment functionality as well as ability to locate replacement parts. 
• Perform Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective maintenance successfully.
• Ensure proper execution of the maintenance passdown notes, CMMS data entry and creation of maintenance corrective action/follow-up work orders.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with all employees and management personnel.
• Identify changes in dimensional requirements of machines/parts by inspecting utilizing tape measure, caliper, etc. and making corrective repairs needed in a timely manner. 
• Minimize downtime by communicating issues with production/maintenance to make repairs during properly provided downtime.
• Maintain a clean work area and safe work environment. 
• Perform lock out/tag out as outlined by company policy.
• Always follow company GMP Policy guidelines 
• Operate hand tools, general power tools, testing equipment and other related machinery.
• Maintain a clean working environment and sanitize tools as required in GMP documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required, Associate Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of work experience in a related field
• Proficient with Wonder Ware InTouch, Factory Talk View ME
• Proficient with Allen Bradley Logix 5000, and studio 5000.
• Practical experience with operation of condensers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, motors, and drives.
• Understanding all critical control points (CCP) and their functions for relevant processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving acumen
• Ability to interpret and implement specifications. 
• Solid understanding of AC/DC circuits
• Preferred basic understanding operation of boilers, steam systems, air compressors, Water systems and electrical power distribution centers.
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders, and lift/move up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to operator power tools safety/efficiently  
• Understanding of Pasteurizers, Homogenizers, and general pump mechanics, (e.g., PD, Centrifugal)  
• Understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic controls 
• Basic understanding of electrical components/controls  
• Attention to detail when performing all aspects of job. 
• Able to troubleshoot mechanical or electrical issues and make adjustments/repairs necessary. 
• Identify and locate machinery/facility parts for repairs. 
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals/drawings/schematics. 
• Able to Work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Tolerate required personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, work gloves, safety glasses, ear protection.
• Must be prompt and able to manage time proficiently.