Automation and Controls Supervisor

About the Role

To maintain and ensure reliability of equipment control & automation assets in assigned areas of responsibility that impact optimal efficiencies at lowest reasonable cost.

Responsibilities

• Maintain manufacturing process and support control equipment to highest, reasonable performance levels, including:
  • Electrical system components - MCC’s, inverters, motors, etc.
  • Control systems - PLC’s, robotics, HMI, and other associated automation equipment
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and lead repairs of equipment causing or contributing to safety, quality, downtime/productivity opportunities and issues
• Differentiate between cause types when troubleshooting among product, process, mechanical, and electrical contributors
• Communicate findings and lead design and implementation of correction steps
• Verify, provide feedback, and update electrical schematics appropriately and in a timely manner
• Execute and assist in development of proactive maintenance plans, including:
  • Preventive Maintenance (PM) - inspection & measurement of equipment components for proper function applying specifications, drawings, and written instruction on pre-defined schedules
  • Corrective/Condition Maintenance (CM) – repair and replacement of components identified as requiring attention through PM & PdM activities based on detailed job plans, including development of detailed job plans and ensuring any necessary updates to schematics are completed
• Execute assigned or scheduled work orders in support of projects and process improvement (PI) efforts identified as critical to business objectives, including:
  • Design, setup, and programming of complex PLC and other operational equipment involved in product manufacturing
• Mentor Electricians in development of needed skills, assisting those resources with oversight and management of projects and other work assignments linked to manufacturing systems

Requirements

• Safety practices - LOTO, Confined Space, PPE, Hot Work, PIT, Fall Protection, Hoisting & Rigging
• Calculator and Computer application – work order documentation, parts requisitioning
• Measurement units, techniques and application of appropriate tools including Process Calibrators, oscilloscope, IR camera, data loggers, and data archival and analysis
• Math skills to include: Arithmetic, Application of formulas such as current, voltage, etc., Conversion of measurement units
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics/prints, updating electrical prints/schematics assigned for modification
• Identification and proper use of tools, focused on selection of the right tool for work assignment application
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC)
• Advanced understanding of e-stop systems
• Advanced troubleshooting of electrical components such as, but not limited to PLC’s, AC & DC drives, relay logic, single loop controllers, pneumatics & hydraulics

Skills

• Ability to create advanced PLC systems and programs for process and operational control
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming:
  • Siemens Step 7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, Win CC
  • AB ControlLogix, Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk, iFix
• Experience with System Integration including Protocol OPC UA Server
• Experience with Network Integration including BACnet, Profinet/Profibus, EtherNet/IP, RS-485/232

Expectations

• Execution of assigned tasks and duties with focus on safe work practices
• High quality, precision work with a customer service orientation in support of “Great Products & Service”
• Adherence to standards and best practice application acquired through training and work experience
• Sharing maintenance knowledge and application skills through mentoring Electricians, while continuing to grow in knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment performance, understanding their impact on manufacturing processes and business objectives
• Provide feedback on job assignment needs and improvement opportunities with peers and leadership

Competencies

• Work Standards
• Solve Problems
• Build Customer Satisfaction