The Opportunity PLC SPECIALIST - OTHELLO, WA McCain Foods is accepting applications for a PLC Specialist position, to work a 8-hour day shift at the Othello, WA plant. The PLC Specialist is an advanced-level position within the Engineering Department working within the Electrical Maintenance Team. • Relocation assistance available • Schedule: 8-hour day shift • Set schedule for entire calendar year The PLC Specialist will work on the programming of different PLC’s throughout the facility. The PLC Specialist will support Electrical Technicians in the wiring and installation of new PLC’s by providing recommended installations from the OEM. The PLC Specialist is responsible for: • Overseeing the installation of PLC’s • Performing initial programming of new or existing PLC’s • Working with the manufacturer while troubleshooting malfunctions • Verification of health/functionality of all plant PLC’s • Ability to program variable frequency drives (VFD’s) Compensation Package: $29.85-$48.06 USD hourly + bonus eligibility The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home. Qualifications Education and/or experience • Associates Degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or equivalent technical school; or four years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Ability to program Allen-Bradley PLC5, SLC500, Contrologix- Studio and have working experience with FactoryTalk SE. • Working knowledge of test equipment. Including oscilloscope, digital test meters, insulation test meggers, decade box, power supply, frequency counters, and 4 to 20 ma source meters. • Strong computer background including PC hardware, experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows • Must possess a general knowledge of Local Area Network; ability to read and understand schematics, utilize PC and PLC for diagnostics and troubleshooting; have experience with AC/DC voltages ranging from 5 to 480 volts; have experience with electrical wiring in accordance with the National Electric Code; experience with Instrumentation, motor and process controls (Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems); and experience with repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! Benefits McCain offers full benefits including health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug). In addition, we offer other benefits including: • 401k with employer match • Health Spending Account • Retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave • Education Reimbursement Assistance • Wellbeing programs including vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. • Additional benefit details available during the application process. Why Join McCain Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. • We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success. • We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success. • We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together. • We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.