Automation Technologist

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace automotive beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia Novelis has approximately 13000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The Novelis Terre Haute team is seeking a Automation Technologist. This role is responsible for the optimization and reliability of all of the plants power distribution drives and PLCs etc. along with some higher level automation systems. Additionally the incumbent will manage projects relative to changes and/or new installation of software equipment and various technologies associated with the process.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously monitor their impacted area for opportunities to improve equipment and process safety through compliance with all federal state local and Novelis programs procedures and regulations.
• React quickly to remove safety detractors reported by others in the form of assigned Safety Work Orders (SWOs) EHS Incident Reports and other communications.
• Ensure that all their engineering design efforts meet applicable standards methods and practices such as NEC NFPA ISO OSHA EPA UL etc.
• Support the BBS process by actively participating and engaging in BBS observations.
• Lead the plants effort on a Novelis EHS Performance Standard.
• Use the facilities internal and corporate resources along with third parties to develop engineering knowledge and skills required to continually enhance and optimize the processes performance.
• Support the assigned Process Center Teams in managing the hopper of improvement activities in support of the PCTs annual and strategic plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure engineering activities related to PCT improvement are supported and appropriately considered for funding to ensure they are completed in a timely manner on budget and sustained.
• Interact with operators mechanics electricians planner process leaders shift specialists and EMRA leaders on a regular basis to ensure the effectiveness of the PM/PdM system from an engineering standpoint.
• Ensure reliability is an integral part of all projects and process optimization activities.
• Assist the reliability organization in coordinating and performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for all significant failures for the PCT.
• Ensure the appropriate training communication documentation and PM/PdMs are available and/or are created when new projects and/or changes are made to existing assets
• Assess the current assets relative to its life cycle and capability in achieving the plants business plan and recommend appropriate equipment changes to achieve and sustain it.
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or new technologies which could differentiate Novelis in the market place through product quality shorter lead times cost reduction in environment footprint and energy consumption improved safety and health etc.
• Actively support the annual and five (5) year capital plan and all assigned projects which in turn support the plants annual and strategic plans ensuring the sustainability of the business.
• Work to identify extended education needs such as workshops classes lectures discussion groups etc. to support knowledge and skills growth.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to other members of the organization in the area of Engineering Excellence where possible.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Electrical Controls and/or Automation Technology
• 0-2 years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to work with different levels of the organization.
• Excellent leadership skills and good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Computer Software Word Excel PowerPoint Lotus Notes Microsoft Project
• Ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers.
• Excellent understanding of Rolling Theory and associated process fundamentals such as AFC (automatic flatness control) and AGC (automatic gauge control) including the measurement and actuator devices used in the control of each.
• Fundamental knowledge of AutoCad with the ability to make minor changes to drawings.
• Ability to perform root-cause-analysis on equipment and process issues specifically in the area of process control specifically related to the rolling process.
• Proficient in level one (1) and zero (0) systems such as PLCs drives field devices etc.
• Proficient in software used on level one (1) systems such as Visual Basic C Labview Ladder Logic S7 and operating systems such as Windows Siemens S7 and industrial networks such as Ethernet profibus reflective memory serial etc.
• Proficient in the fundamentals of reliability such that the position can help establish appropriate PMs and PdMs for process equipment.
• Understand advanced engineering and diagnostic tools such as Finite Element Analysis vibrations analysis lubrication analysis FFT etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Controls and/or Automation Engineering with a P.E. certification.
• 5-10 years work experience in the area of electrical engineering in a related manufacturing process.

What We Offer:

Novelis benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality driven by the marketplace and addition to core benefits we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave Adoption Assistance Fertility Treatment Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health family life and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities wellness spending account programs for building healthy habits virtual physical therapy for joint back and pelvic health health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

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Novelis Terre Haute facility is located in the center of the Wabash Valley about an hour drive from Indianapolis. The region is named for the nearby Wabash River. The facilitys 175 employees produce world-class light gauge aluminum that is used in the production of aluminum foil containers and household foil. Through the Novelis Neighbor program employees enjoy long-term partnerships with the United Way Habitat for Humanity Salvation Army and many other nonprofits providing support in Safety STEM and Recycling. Home to five higher education institutions Terre Haute offers a host of cultural and recreational activities.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

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