Automation Technologist — Drive Plant Reliability & Upgrades

NOVELIS; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Growth Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness Programs

Diabetes Management Program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

NOVELIS Terre Haute is seeking an Automation Technologist to optimize and maintain power distribution systems, drives, PLCs and automation technologies. You will support capital projects, system upgrades and new technology implementations while mentoring peers and driving reliability initiatives.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality and operational excellence, aligning projects with ISO/other standards and the company’s continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical, Controls and/or Automation Technology.
• 0-2 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and MS Project.
• Ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers.
• Understanding of Rolling Theory and control fundamentals including AFC/AGC and related devices.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors area for safety and process improvements in line with regulations.
• Reacts to Safety Work Orders and incident reports to remove detractors.
• Ensure engineering designs meet NEC, NFPA, ISO, OSHA, EPA, UL standards and practices.
• Support the BBS process and participate in observations.
• Lead the plant's EHS Performance Standard initiatives.
• Develop knowledge and skills to continually enhance processes and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with operators, electricians, planners and process leaders to ensure PM/PdM effectiveness.
• Coordinate RCFA for major failures and ensure proper training and documentation.
• Assess assets for life-cycle and capability alignment with business plans.

Skills

Electrical theory

Controls experience

PLC programming

Root cause analysis

Safety awareness

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical, Controls and/or Automation Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls and/or Automation Engineering (P.E. preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens S7

Visual Basic

LabVIEW

Microsoft Project

Job description

NOVELIS Terre Haute is seeking an Automation Technologist to optimize and maintain power distribution systems, drives, PLCs and automation technologies. You will support capital projects, system upgrades and new technology implementations while mentoring peers and driving reliability initiatives.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality and operational excellence, aligning projects with ISO/other standards and the company’s continuous improvement goals.