Pacific Coast ProducersPacific Coast Producers | Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt
Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000/year (based on experience)
Pacific Coast Producers, a leading private label food producer located in Northern California, is seeking an experience and innovative
Controls Specialist at its
Production Facility in
Oroville, CA. PCP is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. Our Oroville facility produces pears, peaches, fruit cocktails, and employs 169 full-time workers year-round and a seasonal work force of over 1,200.
The Controls Specialist will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the day-to-day operations of the facility's control systems and infrastructure. The Control Specialist will oversee and perform PLC upgrades and modifications on production equipment and work closely with the maintenance team to support the daily operations of electrical, instrumentation, and controls departments to ensure product quality and production efficiency.
What You'll do:- Mentor/supervise Electrical and Instrumentation personnel and work one-on-one with individuals-including controls techs, electricians, and instrument techs-to ensure use of proper methods of electrical maintenance and training.
- Lead and assist Electrical and Instrumentation personnel in complex troubleshooting and control strategy.
- Be responsible for electrical installations, maintenance and safety including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Build and activate new automation projects/including mechanical assembly, wiring, pneumatics routing, I/O checkouts, and production qualifications.
- Create/update/modify electrical pneumatics and fluid schematics
- Perform preventive maintenance for controls and organize electrical/control parts inventory
- Be responsible for investigating and incorporating energy conservation and plant operating efficiency opportunities.
- Interact with production personnel to define and solve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas.
RequirementsSuccessful candidates must be highly motivated and will have electrical/industrial controls engineering experience, possess mechanical aptitude, and be skilled in three phase electrical distribution and control, have competent knowledge of NFPA 70 and 70E, and thorough knowledge of instrumentation and controls in a manufacturing process environment. Additionally, the following skills and experience are required:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field or at least five years of experience in electrical/industrial controls
- Experience with project management software, industrial instrumentation, and control systems.
- Experience with food processing systems, operations, and practices; or similar manufacturing environment.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
- Ability to communicate with vendors and contractors from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
- Ability to work independently and with a team to bring projects from concept to completion.
Why Join PCP?At PCP, we take care of our people. Here are just a few of the benefits full-time employees enjoy:
- Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement.
- This position is eligible for our annual profit-sharing bonus program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, starting the first of the month after you join us.
- Retirement plans to support your long-term security.
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, parental leave, sick leave, and bereavement.
- Life and disability insurance plus an Employee Assistance Program.
- Development opportunities through online courses, classroom training, and on-the-job growth.
- The stability of a farmer-owned cooperative with more than 50 years of success.
- A mission-driven culture focused on feeding families across North America.
Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000/year (based on experience). This is a
full-time, on-site role that can be based out of Oroville, CA.
The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at the time of posting. The actual salary offered will depend on factors including, but not limited to:
- Relevant skills, education, and experience
- Job-related qualifications and certifications
- Internal pay equity
- Market conditions and business needs
Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.
About PCP SummaryEstablished in 1971, Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce, including tomatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, cherries, and more, to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3,000 dedicated employees, PCP strives to produce the finest quality products for customers across all channels of trade, including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada.
Oroville, CA is a small city nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, known for its stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities. With access to Lake Oroville, Feather River, and numerous hiking trails, Oroville offers a unique outdoor experience for residents. Additionally, the city boasts a strong local economy and a growing downtown area, making it an ideal place to work and live.
AA/EEO Policy StatementPacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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