MAINTENANCE AUTOMATION SUPERVISOR

About the role

The Job Details Assist commissioning of automated material handling equipment and warehouse control systems. Supervise and mentor automation technicians and subordinates to ensure growth and development. Provide guidance/direction to train Automation Controls Technicians and maintenance. Review system layouts, schematics, field wiring, control devices and other automation components. Assist Chief Engineer in developing a staff of mechanics and coordinating vendors to provide adequate Preventative Maintenance (PM) and emergency repair to support operations. Expert on site regarding PLC logic, SCADA systems, and HMDI. Coordinates with automation supervisor to setup, program, modify, and maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA (Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition) systems and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI). Troubleshoot automated and material handling equipment (i.e., motors, scanners, PLC components, power supplies, VFDs, photoeyes, encoders, etc.) and other electrical control equipment. Use Savanna WCS to read I/O status and PLC fault codes. Evaluate situations to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. Troubleshoot, replace, and align sensors including photoeyes and proximity switches. Identify spare parts needed for field requirements. Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to manage and improve Preventive Maintenance (PM’s) and spare parts usage. Assist with the development of maintenance SOP’s, maintenance procedures, and safety procedures. Safety in accessing/operating heavy automated machinery as well as rigging, climbing, and working with high voltage and controls circuits.

Responsibilities

• Assist commissioning of automated material handling equipment and warehouse control systems.
• Supervise and mentor automation technicians and subordinates to ensure growth and development.
• Provide guidance/direction to train Automation Controls Technicians and maintenance.
• Review system layouts, schematics, field wiring, control devices and other automation components.
• Coordinate with automation supervisor to setup, program, modify, and maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA (Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition) systems and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Troubleshoot automated and material handling equipment (i.e., motors, scanners, PLC components, power supplies, VFDs, photoeyes, encoders, etc.) and other electrical control equipment.
• Use Savanna WCS to read I/O status and PLC fault codes.
• Evaluate situations to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, replace, and align sensors including photoeyes and proximity switches.
• Identify spare parts needed for field requirements.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to manage and improve Preventive Maintenance (PM’s) and spare parts usage.
• Aid in the development of maintenance SOP’s, maintenance procedures, and safety procedures.
• Ensure safety in accessing/operating heavy automated machinery as well as rigging, climbing, and working with high voltage and controls circuits.

Requirements

• Technical Associates Degree or higher.
• Must pass Emergency Response Physical (Lung Capacity and Auditory Testing are conducted annually).
• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably within automated material handling and logistics applications.
• PLC, VFD, HMI, AGV, VGV, AC Motor Controls, Robotics knowledge, including programming and configuration.
• 3 or more years engineering experience supporting, commissioning and troubleshooting PLC/PC industrial control systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley).
• Ability to schedule own tasks and handle all facets of assigned projects independently and with minimal supervision.
• Experience with Allen Bradley / Siemens PLC HW/SW platforms.
• Safety orientation with high voltage power supplies.
• Hands-on experience with industrial networks.
• Experience and skill in analyzing control systems and troubleshooting issues.
• Root cause analysis / problem-solving skills.
• Supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), VFD, HMI, AGV, VGV, AC Motor Controls, Robotics.
• Must have experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Must have experience with industrial networks.
• Must have experience with troubleshooting control systems and identifying spare parts.
• Must have experience with developing maintenance SOP’s, maintenance procedures, and safety procedures.
• Must have experience with coordinating vendors for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs.

Skills

• PLC, VFD, HMI, AGV, VGV, AC Motor Controls, Robotics knowledge, including programming and configuration.
• Experience with Siemens and Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with industrial networks.
• Experience with troubleshooting control systems and identifying spare parts.
• Experience with developing maintenance SOP’s, maintenance procedures, and safety procedures.
• Experience with coordinating vendors for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs.

Benefits

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield after 90 days of service.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A bunch of other great perks.

Pay

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Schedule

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