Senior Electrical & Controls (Automation) Technician

Benteler Automotive Corporation; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Benteler Automotive Corporation is seeking a professional for their Maintenance department in Shreveport, LA. The role involves active leadership in safety procedures, mentoring technical staff, and diagnosing advanced automation equipment.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma, with a preference for those with technical post-secondary education, along with 3-5 years of manufacturing experience. Knowledge of Siemens PLC and SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate required.
• 3-5 years minimum manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environment, Health & Safety actions.
• Mentor E&C Technicians and train personnel.
• Diagnose advanced automation equipment systems.
• Implement equipment optimization projects.

Skills

Strong safety awareness

Siemens PLC experience

Familiarity with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP)

Expertise in automation equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical field

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP)

Variable frequency drives

Job description

Location

Shreveport, LA, US

Division

BENTELER Steel/Tube

Functional Area

Maintenance

Career Level

Professional

Contract Type

Permanent/Full-time

Weekly Working Hours

40,00

Required Languages

English

Requisition ID

46727

Job Responsibilities

• Active Leader for Environment, Health & Safety actions, and policies.
• Mentor E&C Technicians on shift, ability to teach and train personnel.
• Shift Subject Matter Expert for all electrical and automation systems and components.
• Diagnoses and isolates advanced automation equipment system.
• Adapts to new and changing technology.
• Responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing equipment optimization projects.
• Utilize data historian system to identify opportunities for optimization and implement system changes to increase system productivity.
• Assist and learn the development and implementation of work procedures, PMs and LOTO.
• Participate in 5S, Lean MFG, and any other continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in “Root Cause Analysis” meetings to determine and rectify problematic issues in the process.
• Be an active participant in developing and maintaining a culture of professionalism.
• At all times follow all company rules, policies, and expectations.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate required.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a technical field is preferred.
• 3-5 Years minimum Manufacturing.
• Prior Siemens PLC, HMI & VFD experience is a plus.
• Experience with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (SAP).
• Strong safety awareness and experience.
• Seamless Pipe Mill Experience a huge plus.
• Understand automation equipment, including PLC, HMI, and industrial networks.
• Understand data acquisition systems such as IBA.
• Understand the various signals involved in automation that will be required, such as encoders, load cells, 4 to 20ma, 0 to 10 vdc, etc.
• Experience with variable frequency drives and understand the theory of operation of the various subsystems.
• SAP & general computer knowledge preferred.

Your contact

Samantha Ann Metoyer
BENTELER Human Resources