Automation Supervisor

CDO Foodsphere, Inc.; Malvar; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CDO Foodsphere, Inc. is seeking an Automation Supervisor to lead the development and implementation of automated processes across the plant.

You will oversee calibration of field instruments, verify I/O and communication networks, and troubleshoot factory automation systems to ensure reliability. You will guide electrical and instrumentation technicians, lead testing and validation of control systems, support CAPEX projects, and drive transitions from manual controls to PLC/HMI integrated

Qualifications

• Graduate of Engineering Course.
• At least 2 years' working knowledge in automation.
• Knowledge on Automation, PLC and SCADA.
• Experience writing automation/electrical tender documents.
• Experience implementing automation/electrical solutions and writing code.
• Strong programming foundation on HMI, PLCs and motion controllers using Rockwell and other languages.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Able to communicate with customers at all levels and manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate plans and programs for maintenance and improvement of Automation Systems to ensure effectiveness and high reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting, repair and modification of equipment automation and controls.
• Provide guidance and training to Electrical and instrumentation technicians on automation and control projects.
• Lead field testing, calibration and validation of automated systems and verify field devices and control loops.
• Ensure equipment meets design specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Lead creation of one pager RCA for Automation Failures and provide PA for all issues.
• Participate in new CAPEX projects for Automation and propose improvements for smooth implementation.
• Evaluate opportunities to eliminate manual operations in favor of PLC/HMI integrated systems.

Skills

Automation

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Rockwell

Programming

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Rockwell Software

SCADA systems

HMI software

Job description

About the role

The Automation Supervisor leads the development and implementation of automated processes and systems across various areas in the company. The role involves understanding instrument and loop calibration concepts, performing calibration using MC6 calibrator and other reference/test standards on field instruments, identifying network status (I/O, Communication), and troubleshooting servers with a strong understanding of FAS (Factory Automation System) and their interconnectivity.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate plans and programs for maintenance and improvement of Automation Systems to ensure effectiveness and achieve high equipment reliability

• Lead troubleshooting, repair and modification of equipment automation and controls

• Provide guidance and training to Electrical and instrumentation technicians on troubleshooting and improvement projects related to automation and control

• Lead field execution of testing, calibration and validation of automated systems/equipment, overseeing functional verification of field devices, control systems, and safety loops

• Ensure equipment meets design specifications and regulatory requirements

• Lead creation of one pager RCA for Automation Failures and provide clear PA for all Automation issues

• Participate in new CAPEX projects for Automation and propose improvements for smooth implementation

• Evaluate opportunities to eliminate manual operations and discrete controls in favor of PLC-based or HMI-based integrated automation and controls systems

About you

• Graduate of Engineering Course

• At least 2 years' working knowledge and relevant experience in automation

• Knowledge on Automation, PLC and SCADA

• Skilled with preparation of tenders for automation/electrical solutions

• Experience implementing automation/electrical solutions and writing software code

• Strong programming foundation on HMI, PLCs and motion controllers using Rockwell software and other programming languages

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

• Able to communicate with customers at all levels and capable of managing their expectations