Industrial Technology Lead: Automation & Projects

United Phosphorus Limited (UPL); Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DECCO Postharvest in Visalia, CA is seeking an Industrial Technology Manager to lead the Industrial Technology team, driving automation, controls, installation, and technology projects on site.

You will provide hands-on technical guidance, coordinate resources, and work with customers, field personnel, and the Digital Solutions team to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative postharvest solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial automation, controls, electromechanical systems, maintenance, or related field.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating field activities, or supervising technical teams.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology team members and manage performance.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and priorities for Technology group.
• Drive continuous improvement to meet high-performance equipment and digital solutions.
• Promote safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Direct implementation of equipment, technology, and automation for projects, including scheduling, labor planning, material acquisition, and project execution.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, internal partners, and customers to ensure project success.
• Development and responsibility of budgets for projects.
• Drive project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Lead installations, upgrades, startups, and commissioning activities.
• Support PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and control system implementation and troubleshooting.
• Verify installation quality and compliance with company standards.
• Coordinate control panel fabrication, testing, and production schedules.
• Support procurement, inventory, and material readiness for projects.
• Work with suppliers to ensure timely availability of equipment and materials.
• Partner with the Digital Solutions team to deploy connected technologies and monitoring solutions.
• Provide technical support during customer engagements and project execution.
• Communicate technical recommendations, project status, and solutions to customers and leadership.
• Support continuous improvement of products, services, and operational processes.

Skills

Industrial automation leadership

Project leadership

Reading electrical schematics

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Mechatronics/Industrial Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC & HMI

Industrial networking

UL508A standards

Control panel fabrication

Job description

DECCO Postharvest in Visalia, CA is seeking an Industrial Technology Manager to lead the Industrial Technology team, driving automation, controls, installation, and technology projects on site.

You will provide hands-on technical guidance, coordinate resources, and work with customers, field personnel, and the Digital Solutions team to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative postharvest solutions.