Sr. Controls Engineer

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with $5.5 billion in annual revenues and an ambition to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We have a strong vision and strategy, an incredible brand portfolio grounded in quality and craftsmanship, an unwavering commitment to sustainability and top talent across the organization. We are focused on driving value across key priorities including American whiskey, Japanese Spirits, Scotch, Tequila and Ready-to-Drink. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings, which is world renowned for delivering quality and excellence across a range of products and categories.

This role is located onsite at the Old Grandad Plant, in Frankfort, KY. This role reports directly to Senior Engineering & Maintenance Manager.

Role Responsibilities

Mission of Role:

The Senior Controls Engineer will lead and advance the Frankfort plant’s controls and electrical capabilities to improve equipment reliability, safety, automation, and operational performance through strong technical leadership, continuous improvement, and effective execution of maintenance and capital projects.

These are the essential functions of the position but are not limited to these activities:

• Directs all controls, electrical and process maintenance improvement initiatives in the Frankfort plant
• Assists with all controls integration of new and existing equipment installations and/or modifications at the Frankfort plant
• Assists with planning & directing of maintenance specialist - electrical work
• Organizes, prioritizes & supervises controls related projects and assigns tasks accordingly to the Controls Engineering Technicians
• Directs & manages goal and development plan for the Controls Engineering Technicians
• Runs, manages & directs CAPEX projects as necessary
• Coordinates and assists with electrical PdM execution with controls technicians and maintenance team
• Works with the maintenance team to ensure all regulatory and compliance PMs are completed within guidelines
• Coordinates with maintenance department to schedule work as necessary and updates and implements preventative work plans
• Provides all necessary permits for safe work (hot work, confined space) for related work
• Manage and supervise contractors on all relevant projects
• Coordinates with the maintenance & engineering manager to ensure adequate adherence to budgets
• Works with storeroom supervisor and department supervisors to ensure critical spares are kept for associated equipment
• Uses SAP to prepare Purchase Requisitions for necessary materials as necessary
• Works with reliability engineers to develop standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks
• Regularly audits PMs to ensure adequate capacity planning
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• 7+ years’ experience in an electrical and/or controls engineering field
• Preferred bachelor’s in electrical engineering
• Strong electrical aptitude and experience with low voltage circuity (480V)
• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Computer literate - preference to SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Strong technical knowledge in maintenance crafts, possesses mechanical inclination, understanding tools, various equipment
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Compliance with standard operating procedures, legal and other requirements including health and safety, fire protection, environmental, quality, security and continuous improvement programs is a requirement of the job.
• Union environment experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work flexible shifts and weekends as needed and access all plant areas, including climbing ladders, stairs, and other physical activities; ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Possess a valid driver's license, for driving to remote plants. Must be able to walk moderate distances - up to one mile. Must be able to tolerate extreme heat and cold for short periods of time. Must have adequate vision to take field measurements, use computers, and read drawings and maps.

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.