24/7 Industrial Automation Manager

Constellium; Ravenswood (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellium in Ravenswood, West Virginia, seeks an Automation Manager to lead the central Automated Systems Group (ASG) supporting and advancing plant OT/automation systems. The role ensures 24/7 Level 1 support for critical production systems and oversees HMIs, data exchange interfaces, and real‑time data analytics platforms.

You will drive automation projects across the facility, mentor the team, manage budgets, and collaborate with IT to maintain secure, resilient network infrastructure and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline preferred.
• 10 years of industrial automation experience preferred.
• Proficiency with automation platforms such as Studio 5000, FactoryTalk development, and Siemens TIA Portal preferred.
• Experience managing resources and budgets in an industrial environment required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial network design, cyber security, and communication protocols, including Profinet, ModbusTCP, Ethernet/IP, and custom TCP/IP required.
• Working knowledge of Windows applications developed in .NET (C# or Visual Basic) preferred.
• Experience with high‑speed, real‑time data acquisition, analytics, and dashboarding systems required.
• Knowledge and experience in artificial intelligence applications preferred.
• Proven experience managing automation projects from start to finish required.
• Hands-on management and mentoring of internal teams and plant personnel.
• Experience in manufacturing with aluminum fabrication preferred.
• Advanced skills in working with cross functional teams that span multiple departments and disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day automation support for the facility’s critical systems and processes to ensure uninterrupted machine safety and production.
• Develop and grow automation team talent through coaching, mentoring, and recruiting.
• Manage all budgetary aspects of the automation team.
• Oversee 24/7 automation support with a focus on achieving zero downtime.
• Plan, execute, and document automation projects from concept through completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop, implement, and enforce automation technical standards across internal and capital projects.
• Identify, recommend, and implement automation improvements to enhance facility performance and competitiveness.
• Address system obsolescence issues and implement long‑term sustainable upgrade plans and solutions.
• Manage direct reports and external resources to meet departmental goals.
• Ensure full documentation of team projects and program changes.
• Oversee real‑time data acquisition and analytics systems, along with all facility camera and NVR assets.
• Provide occasional off‑hours support via phone, VPN, and on‑site response as needed.

Skills

10 years of industrial automation exp

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Siemens TIA Portal

Profinet

ModbusTCP

Ethernet/IP

TCP/IP

Windows .NET (C# or VB)

Real-time data analytics

AI applications knowledge

Budget management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Constellium in Ravenswood, West Virginia, seeks an Automation Manager to lead the central Automated Systems Group (ASG) supporting and advancing plant OT/automation systems. The role ensures 24/7 Level 1 support for critical production systems and oversees HMIs, data exchange interfaces, and real‑time data analytics platforms.

You will drive automation projects across the facility, mentor the team, manage budgets, and collaborate with IT to maintain secure, resilient network infrastructure and