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Chandon was sparked into life in 1973 by the visionary spirit of Robert-Jean de Vog and California pioneer John Wright. As one of the first French-owned sparkling wine ventures in the U.S., Chandon carefully selected its vineyards and are now considered to be amongst the best for producing quality sparkling wines in California.

For over forty years now, Chandon continues to combine traditional French techniques and winemaking knowledge with the beautiful, sun-ripened fruit of California to craft sparkling wines of the highest quality.

Chandons winery, Domaine Chandon is located in Yountville and today Head Winemaker Pauline Lhote and her skilled team continue to innovate and provide a unique expression of the terroir, delighting senses with California brightness, vibrancy and intensity of flavors and aromas.

Join us today, everyone is welcome at our table!

Requirements

As part of our Engineering team, the Automation Specialist will install, maintain, and replace automation systems throughout the production process. Troubleshoot component parts, including motion sensors, control components, photosensors, HMI's (Human Machine Interface), PLCs, monitoring systems, and other vital technology. In addition to maintaining smooth and uninterrupted operation for Bottling, Disgorge, and Wine Production processes, the Automation Technician, will operate as a subject matter expert (SME) for leadership and key decision-makers, delivering reports on current automation capabilities, gaps, and future opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Be proactive in conducting troubleshooting and repairs as well as providing recommendations on automation systems to ensure quality, performance, and ease of use of automation systems for production, maintenance, winemaking, and cellar department.
• Support DCC teams deliver capital expenditure projects on system automation: bring expertise during conception, organize and coordinate integration with designated trades, deliver necessary documentation and information at project closing.
• Communicating directly with OEMs and helping support remote interventions and improvements. (20%)
• Lead assessment Actions of the current condition of manufacturing and wine processing equipment and develop action plans to maintain equipment performance.
• Develop and conduct necessary Preventative maintenance procedures to prevent failure and hazardous behavior.
• Be the link between the IT department and Production in supporting the deployment of a SCADA system and effort to develop the industrial network.
• Provide support to the Engineering team to strengthen the Asset directory by updating, creating, and tagging assets as well as recording their characteristics.
• Be the lead to develop critical Electrical and Automation component inventory.

Specific Job Knowledge, skill, and ability in:

• PLC experience
• Task assignments
• Electrical and mechanical systems
• Interpreting P&IDs
• Using test equipment
• Using hand tools
• Interpreting loop diagrams
• Analyzing data

Technical Skills:

• Interpreting documentation (technical manuals)
• Interpreting complex technical documents
• Evaluating relevant manuals/drawings for available information
• Following oral/written instructions
• Performing task assignments
• Calibrating, loop checking, and troubleshooting
• DC & AC circuits
• Pneumatic fundamentals
• Electrical fundamentals

Professional experience & know-how:

• 3-5 years experience of related experience
• Technical Degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Communications or Industrial Electronics, or equivalent
• Experience in supporting, maintaining, and/or upgrading manufacturing automation systems

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Sick Days
• Wine Discounts
• Allocations of Product
• Training & Development

CHANDON California is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.