RTS Controls Engineer

RTS Controls Engineer Role

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Memphis, TN

About Riviana Foods Inc. Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, Rice Select®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®.

Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands. Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success.

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.

The Controls Engineer supports the RTS Operation by designing, maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying the automation infrastructure, the logic controllers in the machinery with their respective field transducer and actuators and all the associated control and monitoring software. The Controls Engineer also performs routine to difficult engineering assignments, which require knowledge and skills in electronics, electricity, automation equipment and structured programming languages.

The Controls Engineer also provides support to the Maintenance Supervisors and Mechanics while troubleshooting equipment.

• Designing, implementing, and supporting MES, PLC, HMI, and SCADA software for control systems and equipment.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting electrical hardware systems.
• Understanding manufacturing processes and process instrumentation.
• Investigating and solving complex problems related to the RTS Operation.
• Demonstrating solid rapport with Operators, Mechanics, and Supervisors.
• Addressing on-call requests as needed.
• Being a self-starter that can work both independently and in team-based project environments.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with operations by participating in planning meetings to ensure open communication while supporting plant production goals.
• May utilize information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, etc. to do engineering work.
• Mentors/trains less experienced mechanics and uses time efficiently.
• Performs automation/controls programming and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
• Provides advanced troubleshooting on existing PLC/HMI programming.
• Modify existing or create new PLC and HMI programming for small to medium sized projects and/or upgrades.
• Investigates equipment performance and identifies any problems for corrective actions and solutions.
• Works closely with all internal team members to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Serves as the primary resource for resolving electrical issues involving controls operation and safety.
• Provides engineering support to corrective actions and deviations by identifying root cause and offering solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline. Electrical engineering or Automation Software Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with a Technical or Management Degree or 3 years in a similar position.
• Knowledge of programing software: RSLOGIX 5000, STUDIO 5000, Factory Talk Studio.
• Experience with computer networks (OSI Model, Routers, Switches, IP Addresses, etc)
• Programming languages dominium (Python, C, VB) and databases (SQL query language).
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, processes, and customer base.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong communication skills across functional lines, at all levels, and in presentations and conducting meetings.
• Ability to manage and lead in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in high stress, emergency, and crisis situations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and…