Team Manager Automation Engineering

ATSS has a client in Calvert, AL looking for a Team Manager Automation Engineering.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

The ideal candidate will serve as a key member of the Project Team, leading the automation engineering function for Level I controls across all manufacturing lines and supporting equipment. This includes oversight of the annealing and pickling line, reversing cold mill, annealing and coating line, rewind line, slitting and packaging line, and associated support systems. The candidate will play a critical role in launching a new 600,000+ square foot facility, including recruiting and hiring the automation team, participating in plant commissioning, and managing a team of approximately five automation specialists.

The Basics:

• · Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, industrial electricity or related field required
• · 5-7 years of Level I direct experience in electrical automation in manufacturing, commissioning or service for electrical automation systems, preferred in steel or similar heavy industry
• · 2–5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role working in a constructive manner with colleagues
• · Proficient in computer programs to include Microsoft Office Suite
• · Ability to travel and participate in benchmarking trips around in other regions

The Extras:

· Industrial process automation systems knowledge

· Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) like GE P80i, Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, logi.CAD

· Human Machine Interface Systems

· Process Sequences programmed in PLCs

· Industrial communication systems, like LAN systems, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus

· Industrial Instrumentation

· Knowledge of Open Platform Communications (OPC) and OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA)

· Cascade regulation systems, used for gap control, tension control, speed control and other reprocess controls

· Motor Control utilizing Variable Frequency Drives including regulation via PLC systems

· Demonstrate experience regarding Low/Medium voltage distribution systems, motor control systems, etc.

· Industrial Safety Systems

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

· Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills

· Able to competently handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills

· Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

· Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently

· Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to get work done

· Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material

· Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal

· Ability to develop and provide training within the maintenance and operations organization

· Demonstrates strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism

· Develops people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals

· Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

· Building and maintaining a positive, accountable environment for personal development

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

· Provide technical leadership in a highly automated production facility

· Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, availability, and efficiency

· Improve process automation by leading and supporting electrical improvement projects, focusing on automatic control systems and associated field devices

· Lead and participate in root cause failure analysis

· Continuous optimization of process automation systems utilizing process data acquisition systems

· Lead and participate in the commissioning of new equipment

· Responsible for planning improvement activities using SAP software

· Support training, coaching, and mentoring for maintenance technicians and operations team members

· Track attendance and vacations, timekeeping, time corrections, ensuring vacation coverage in Dayforce (timekeeping system)

· Enforce company policies using coaching and disciplinary recommendations

· Full compliance with both Safety and Environmental standards

· Work in interdisciplinary teams during process improvement activities

· Work with Process Engineers and Mechanical Engineers regarding day-to-day line activities

· Demonstrates the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability

· Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment

· Fulfills the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment

· Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Office and Industrial/Mill Environments.

· Gulf coast region in Calvert, AL

· Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads.

Please note: The Job Profile is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.