Controls Engineer

PADNOS

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Our skilled trades professionals use their hands-on technical and mechanical abilities to work on a variety of unique equipment to our industry. We are looking for motivated individuals who have the strong ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and the desire to make tomorrow better than today. PADNOS recognizes the demand for skilled trades so we are teaming with educators to develop partnerships and create hands-on programs for students and individuals. Controls Engineer at PADNOS have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of equipment and tasks throughout our more than 20 locations.
PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.
PADNOS has a rich history of taking care of our Team Members, their families and the multiple communities we serve. We invest in our Team Members and offer the following benefits:Competitive Wage
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
100% Tuition reimbursement for Team Members
75% Tuition Reimbursement for dependents
First Time Home Buying Assistance
401K Match and Profit Sharing
Performance Driven BonusesResponsible for oversight of electrical scope of large-scale system improvements, electrical R&D, and new installations. Role will own electrical portion of project scope definition, budget creation, and scheduling. Coordinate with PADNOS team and subcontract suppliers/vendors to execute projects on time and on budget. Valid Driver's License required; company vehicle provided.
Essential Duties: An employee in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions listed below with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company will make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability to enable the qualified individual to perform essential job functions.Capital project execution.
Electrical system continuous improvement and R&D.
Controls development of electrical team and apprentices.
Standardization of controls logic and component hardware.
Project management.
Budget estimating.
Schedule and budget compliance.
Vendor and subcontractor purchase order and terms management.
Support controls, automation, or system troubleshooting of PADNOS equipment.Key Competencies and Skill:Proficient in controls and latter logic development/maintenance
Ability to provide clear and detailed information to the team about project analysis and design
Licensed Electrician preferred
Mechanical aptitude
Financial LiteracyOutcomes:Plastics 10x - Electrical Project Manager for 5-year Plastics Investment
Shred 2X - Electrical Project Manager for:Eddy 2.0
Howell Shredder Development
Future Shred 2X NeedsXRT/XRF
Downstream 2.0Aluminum Shredding / DownstreamTrained apprentice/Journeyman on controls
Develop and own company controls library and best practices
M&A Electrical system evaluation and support
Set safety standards for practices, equipment, and controls

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