Automation Technician
Job Location:
Greensboro, NC - USA
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Job Summary
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 Automation Technician is responsible for supporting the safe reliable and efficient operation of the plants automation electrical electronic instrumentation controls and electro-mechanical systems. This position serves as a technical resource for industrial automation equipment and process control systems performing troubleshooting repair installation programming calibration preventive maintenance and system upgrades to maximize equipment reliability and plant performance. The Automation Technician partners closely with Maintenance Operations Engineering Reliability and Process teams to resolve equipment issues support capital projects and outages and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety quality productivity and cost Automation Technician is expected to work independently with minimal supervision serve as an on-shift technical leader for automation systems maintain accurate technical documentation and promote a strong culture of safety and operational excellence.
Automation Systems Support & Reliability
- Maintain troubleshoot repair and optimize PLCs HMIs industrial computers process control systems instrumentation sensors drives and automation equipment.
- Function as the primary technical resource for automation and process control systems during assigned shifts.
- Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Diagnose electrical instrumentation controls and automation-related failures using structured troubleshooting techniques.
- Conduct system backups restorations firmware updates and software maintenance activities for PLC HMI and industrial control systems.
- Monitor system health and equipment performance trends to identify and implement reliability improvements.
Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance
- Troubleshoot and repair motors VFDs motor controls electrical distribution systems process instrumentation and control devices.
- Inspect calibrate and maintain field instruments sensors transmitters analyzers and control loops.
- Repair and replace components within control panels Remote I/O systems automation cabinets and electrical equipment.
- Support troubleshooting of hydraulic pneumatic and electromechanical systems.
Technical Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Provide rapid response to automation electrical and process control issues affecting production.
- Analyze equipment and process performance data including trends alarms and diagnostic information to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Engineering Maintenance and Operations teams to develop and implement automation improvements.
- Support reliability initiatives predictive maintenance programs and process optimization efforts.
- Recommend and implement solutions that improve safety productivity quality equipment availability and cost performance.
Project Support & System Development
- Support capital projects equipment upgrades modernization efforts and outage activities.
- Assist with PLC programming HMI development control system configuration and commissioning activities.
- Participate in design reviews factory acceptance testing (FAT) startup activities and system validation.
- Maintain current system documentation backups network diagrams and automation standards.
Computer Systems & Industrial Networks
- Maintain industrial computer hardware operating systems virtualization platforms and thin-client environments.
- Support cybersecurity efforts through software patching antivirus maintenance backup verification and secure system configurations.
- Troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks communication protocols and network-connected automation devices.
- Support integration of automation platforms using protocols such as EtherNet/IP Modbus Profinet and related industrial communication systems.
Documentation & Planning
- Utilize SAP or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to create update and close work orders.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities troubleshooting findings repairs equipment history and system modifications.
- Support development and improvement of maintenance procedures troubleshooting guides and technical standards.
Safety Compliance & Environmental Stewardship
- Embrace and model Novelis Safety Absolutes while supporting a zero-injury culture.
- Comply with all safety environmental quality and operational procedures.
- Follow applicable OSHA NEC NFPA 70E Lockout/Tagout arc flash grounding machine guarding and electrical safe work practices.
- Identify and mitigate electrical automation and equipment-related risks through proactive maintenance and safe work practices.
- Support compliance with ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 IATF 16949 ASI and other plant certification requirements.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Partner effectively with Maintenance Operations Engineering Reliability and Process teams to achieve production objectives.
- Provide technical coaching and support to technicians operators and contractors.
- Deliver responsive internal customer support while maintaining strong working relationships across the organization.
- Assist in training team members on automation systems troubleshooting techniques and standard work practices.
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred
- Associate Degree in Electrical Technology Electronics Technology Automation Technology Industrial Maintenance Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline.
- Journeyman Electrician License Automation Certification or equivalent technical trade certification.
Experience
Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance automation or controls environment.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems PLCs HMIs sensors instrumentation and motor controls.
- Experience maintaining electrical instrumentation and process control equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Working knowledge of PLCs variable frequency drives (VFDs) motor controls and industrial automation systems.
Preferred
- Experience in a heavy manufacturing or continuous-process environment.
- Experience supporting reliability improvement initiatives capital projects and preventive maintenance programs.
- Knowledge of electrical distribution systems motors drives instrumentation and industrial control systems.
- Ability to read interpret and apply electrical schematics ladder logic diagrams P&IDs instrument loop drawings and technical manuals.
- Proficiency in diagnosing equipment failures and implementing corrective actions using structured troubleshooting methodologies.
- Working knowledge of maintenance management systems preferably SAP.
- Knowledge of industrial automation devices including sensors transmitters analyzers drives HMIs and process controls.
- Ability to troubleshoot digital and analog I/O systems instrumentation circuits and process control systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong customer service orientation and commitment to supporting internal stakeholders.
- Demonstrated initiative accountability and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to others.
- Ability to work rotating shifts weekends holidays and overtime as required to support plant operations.
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Near constant standing and walking with occasional climbing balancing bending kneeling reaching and lifting.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and work safely around electrical and mechanical equipment.
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training.
- PLC programming and troubleshooting certification.
- Industrial Automation or Instrumentation certification.
- OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification.
- Rockwell Automation Certification
- Siemens Automation Certification
Novelis Greensboro facility is located in Greensboro Georgia. With 140 employees it is the first stand-alone used beverage can recycling facility in the company now responsible for pioneering a majority of Novelis recycling technologies. Residents enjoy nearby Lake Oconee which includes several golf addition Athens Georgia home to the University of Georgia and hundreds of cultural and sporting events each year is a short drive away. Novelis Greensboro actively promotes safety recycling and STEM education through several local community organizations and in 2018 the Boys and Girls Club named Novelis its Business Partner of the Year.
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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About Company
Discover Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling. Learn how our innovative solutions and sustainability initiatives drive the future of lightweight, durable, and recyclable aluminum for industries worldwide.
