Automation Leader: 24/7 OT Ops & Analytics

Constellium Deutschland GmbH; Ravenswood (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellium Ravenswood plant in West Virginia seeks an Automation Manager to lead the central Automated Systems Group (ASG) overseeing OT systems, data platforms, and plant IT collaboration.

You will provide 24/7 Level 1 support for critical production systems, plan and execute automation projects, and mentor a high-performing team while managing budgets and standards across multiple lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• 10 years of industrial automation experience preferred.
• Experience with automation platforms such as Studio 5000, FactoryTalk and Siemens TIA Portal preferred.
• Experience managing resources and budgets in an industrial environment required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial network design and cyber security, with Profinet, ModbusTCP, Ethernet/IP, and related protocols expected.
• Experience with real-time data acquisition, analytics, and dashboards is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day automation support for the facility’s critical systems to ensure uninterrupted operation.
• Develop and grow automation team talent through coaching and recruitment.
• Manage all budgetary aspects of the automation team.
• Oversee 24/7 automation support with a focus on zero downtime.
• Plan, execute, and document automation projects from concept through completion within budget and schedule.
• Develop, implement, and enforce automation standards across projects.
• Identify and implement automation improvements to boost facility performance.
• Address system obsolescence and plan sustainable upgrades.
• Manage direct reports and external resources to meet goals.
• Ensure full documentation of projects and program changes.
• Oversee real‑time data acquisition, analytics, and camera/NVR assets.

Skills

Automation leadership

Budget management

Mentoring & coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Industrial cybersecurity

Windows .NET (C# / VB)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Siemens TIA Portal

Profinet / ModbusTCP / Ethernet/IP

Windows .NET development

Job description

Constellium Ravenswood plant in West Virginia seeks an Automation Manager to lead the central Automated Systems Group (ASG) overseeing OT systems, data platforms, and plant IT collaboration.

You will provide 24/7 Level 1 support for critical production systems, plan and execute automation projects, and mentor a high-performing team while managing budgets and standards across multiple lines.