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MES Engineer

Date:  21 Dec 2024
Country:  Netherlands
Function:  Operations
Sub-Function:  Digital Operations


ofi is a global leader at the forefront of food & beverage consumer trends. Through its complementary portfolio of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ofi delivers sustainable, natural, and plant-based ingredients & solutions to its global and diversified customer base.  ofi has 20,000+ employees, is in 51 countries and supplies food and raw materials to over 8,000 customers. 

 

One in five chocolate bars produced anywhere in the world use our cocoa beans and products. We supply enough coffee beans to brew over 90 billion cups of coffee and our nuts, spices and dairy products are used in millions of products around the world. But we don’t just source or grow the raw materials for these products: our team of chefs and food scientists are working closely with our customers, sharing our fresh ideas to inspire new concepts. Making it real at every step, from plant to palate.

 

We’re also driven by our Purpose – ‘Be the change for good food and a healthy future’. By working with ofi, you’ll be helping to create real impact on the ground. Sustainability is built into our business model - from our offices to our farming operations and supply chains, we’re acting across issues as diverse as farmer poverty, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. 
 

The Role

As Automation (MES) Engineer you are responsible for the maintenance, support, improvement/expansion within the set framework of the present process automation systems on ISA95 3 (MES - AVEVA) and co-operating with our DCS Engineers ISA95 2 (DCS - ABB). Supervising, coordinating or executing the realisation, within time and budgeted costs, within the set requirements and regulations, taking into account the HR-policy, as well as the safety, quality, energy and environmental policies.

Responsibilties

  • Investigating - from the process automation discipline - the possibilities regarding new construction, adjustments, expansions or improvement of the automated systems for process control and management, making proposals and advising management
  • Monitoring consistency and coherence of the AVEVA MES software
  • Paying attention to operational aspects of installations to be built, whereby a good balance must exist between investment and expected operational costs
  • Developing approved project assignments into a functional design in AVEVA MES, technical specifications, planning, preconditions and programmes of requirements
  • Preparing outsourcing, conducting commercial talks and making commercial and technical agreements with third parties in consultation with operational staff from the Technical Department and Production.
  • Managing and/or cooperating in the physical realisation of (multidisciplinary) projects by coordinating, supervising and controlling the activities of the project team
  • Managing the allocated budgets
  • Taking care of the purchase of control equipment, software and services related to process automation projects
  • Reporting and discussing deviations and problems with the supervisor and other stakeholders
  • Preparing and taking care of the implementation of systems
  • Provide adequate information and documentation for all departments involved
  • Supervising acceptance tests as a member of the start-up team
  • Assisting with complex malfunctions and software maintenance of process control systems

Personal Requirements

  • A technical education at least at Bachelor level
  • 5 -10 years’ experience with process automation and production processes
  • Knowledge of complex process control systems, relationship with logistics and management systems
  • Functional implementation experience with Manufacturing Execution System MES package (preferably Wonderware/Aveva/Momentum)
  • Familiar with project management techniques
  • Read and speak English
  • Knowledge of the food industry
  • Understanding of DCS structure and ways of communication via OPC UA/DA
  • Familiarity with industry standards, such as ANSI/ISA-95 and ANSI/ISA-88
  • Analytical, enterprising, communicative and able to think strategically and conceptually.
     

What we offer

At ofi you will get a position in one of the fastest growing and most sustainable companies in the food and agri-industry. You will have a high responsibility and will start in a very entrepreneurial, open and informal organization with regular social events.

ofi offers the following company benefits:

  • Competitive salary;
  • Discretionary incentive scheme;
  • Opportunities to work from home;
  • Flexible working hours;
  • 25 Vacation days per annum and opportunity to buy 10 extra;
  • Home/work travel allowance;
  • Company pension scheme;
  • Collective medical insurance with company contribution;
  • Company fitness;
  • Company sponsored bike scheme;
  • Collective insurances.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles
 

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