Controls Supervisor

Allied Reliability; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

Allied Reliability seeks an Electrical Controls Supervisor to support operations and maintenance toward top-quartile mill status. You will troubleshoot electrical, instrumental, and process malfunctions, overseeing control valves, sensors, actuators, and related systems.

Lead a team, train mill personnel, and ensure safe, reliable operation while driving improvements with vendors and internal staff across PLCs and automation platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial environments with electrical and automation systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs, drives, HMIs, and related controls.
• Competence with electrical schematics and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve PLC and automation control systems safely and reliably.
• Train mill personnel and raise system proficiency to match existing standards.
• Engage with mill staff to understand needs and deliver needed assistance.
• Lead and develop the electrical team and manage small projects.
• Troubleshoot drives, PLCs, and electrical issues, including remote guidance.
• Oversee maintenance of optimization software and hardware.

Skills

Industrial experience

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

VFD Drives

Soft Starters

HMI

PLC-5

ControlLogix

Ethernet/DeviceNet/ControlNet

Job description

The Electrical Controls Supervisor will be a key contributor and provide support to the overall operational and maintenance objectives to reach the top quartile mill status. The Controls Supervisor is responsible for troubleshooting all electrical, instrumental, and process malfunctions, including mechanical power transmission equipment and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. In addition, the successful individual will diagnose, repair, and overhaul automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, electrical AC/DC systems, and related systems.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated abilities in strong analytical skills, and the energy and drive to support and grow as West Fraser continues to grow and build out our US lumber business

Responsibilities

• Work with the team at the facility and will be responsible for helping to maintain and improve the PLC and other automation control systems while ensuring that all work is completed in a safe reliable manner.
• Demonstrated ability to train/impart knowledge to mill personnel. Bring the skill level at the mill up to match the systems now in place.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage and work with mill-level personnel, develop an understanding of mill needs, and deliver the required help in an effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop electrical team
• Excellent troubleshooting skills - Drives, PLC issues, control issues, electrical. Ability to troubleshoot from afar and talk mill folks effectively through issues.
• Responsible for maintenance and care of the various optimization systems (software and hardware).
• Willingness to respond to emergency situations at a given mill, bring a "whatever it takes" mindset to the position.
• Ability to recognize opportunities for improvement and help local mill management see the same. Aid mill in implementing these improvements.
• Assist as required in project planning, startups, helping the mill to meet/exceed ramp expectations. Ability to work with vendors and help expeditiously move the mill beyond the vendors' expertise.

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous Industrial Experience
• Familiar with Allen Bradley products, VFD Drives, Soft Starters, and HMI’s
• Experience with PLC 5 and Control Logix PLC platforms
• Experience with communication network protocols: ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet
• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office software packages
• Experience working with high and low voltages
• Demonstrated supervisor abilities
• Ability to manage small projects and day to day work planning
• Experience following electrical schematics
• Good track record with troubleshooting skills
• A proven safe work record

Preferred

• Has 5 years or more experience with controls and automation
• Has a minimum of 1-year experience in manufacturing
• Has excellent communication skills
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Wants to grow and consider relocation opportunities to further develop themselves
• Has a serviced based attitude to support production needs
• Looks for continuous process improvements
• Works well in a team environment
• Has the ability to work with vendor’s for the process to maximize uptime
• Is willing to work flexible hours based on business needs

Outstanding Benefits Package Includes

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays