Electrical & Automation Manager

• Lead coach develop and manage the electrical and controls team through clear expectations scheduling training performance management and accountability for execution.  
• Own plant support for PLC HMI VFD instrumentation power distribution safety circuits and supervisory systems across Fresh Arils & Beverage processes. Occasional regional travel as needed to support other facilities.
• Provide direct technical leadership for advanced troubleshooting of electrical automation networking and controls-related failures using schematics software tools and field diagnostics. 
• Drive control system lifecycle management including migration plans for obsolete PLC HMI network and drive platforms. 
• Lead integration and startup of new equipment as well as controls upgrades for existing lines utility systems and facility infrastructure. 
• Support plant electrical infrastructure and low-voltage control systems including troubleshooting design review documentation updates and expansion planning. 
• Support plant data and digital initiatives through historians MES SQL-connected systems reporting tools and machine-level integration projects. 
• Use CMMS data downtime trends and failure history to prioritize reliability actions and capital improvements.
• Provide on-call or escalated support for critical production issues shutdowns startups and major project activities as required. 
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements arc flash expectations LOTO practices and machine safety standards; escalate material risks to plant leadership.
• Manage approved controls contractors system integrators and vendors to ensure work is executed safely on schedule within budget and to plant standards. 

Qualifications :

PLC & Control Systems

• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix CompactLogix MicroLogix and legacy SLC5 systems
• Siemens S7/TIA Portal platforms
• Exposure to B&R automation systems preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot modify and support PLC logic I/O architecture and integrated machine controls

Industrial Networks & Communications

• Ethernet/IP
  • Profinet
  • DeviceNet
  • ControlNet
  • Remote I/O systems
  • OPC communications preferred
• Understanding of managed industrial switches routers wireless infrastructure and plant network architecture

HMI / SCADA Systems

• • Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus / FactoryTalk View ME & SE
  • Siemens HMI platforms
  • Wonderware / AVEVA platforms
  • SCADA Historian MES and data collection systems
  • Knowledge of visualization alarming trending and operational reporting systems

Drives & Motion Control

• • Allen-Bradley PowerFlex series drives
  • SEW Eurodrive systems
  • B&R motion and drive platforms
  • Emerson and Yaskawa drives
  • VFDs
  • Servo systems
  • Motion control applications
  • Motor control centers (MCCs)
  • Soft starters and motor protection systems

Electrical & Instrumentation

• • Electrical control panels
  • Relay logic
  • Safety circuits
  • Instrumentation systems
  • 24VAC / 24VDC / 420mA control systems
  • Level
  • Pressure
  • Flow
  • Temperature
  • Position and distance measurement devices

Software & Digital Systems

• • SQL databases
  • Historian systems
  • MES platforms
  • Data integration systems

Exposure to:

• • JSON
  • APIs
  • Web services
  • Industrial data platforms
  • Industry 4.0 technologies preferred

Engineering & Design Tools

• • Electrical schematics
  • Panel layouts
  • P&IDs
  • Mechanical drawings
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Visio
  • Electrical design documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing electrical automation controls or reliability teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Operations Maintenance Engineering Quality Safety and external vendors or contractors.
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities including production support capital projects continuous improvement initiatives and emergency plant support.
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing packaging or processing operations within food beverage CPG or related industrial environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of reliability methodologies root cause analysis preventive maintenance and continuous improvement principles.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Arc Flash and machine safety systems.
• Support capital planning budgeting and project justification activities related to controls electrical infrastructure reliability improvements and automation modernization initiatives.
• Prior experience leading capital projects equipment upgrades or plant modernization initiatives preferred.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment built on communication accountability engagement and mutual respect.
• Strong leadership coaching mentoring and technical development skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage electrical & controls budget.
• Proactive leader who demonstrates ownership accountability and continuous improvement mindset across plant operations and team performance.
• Self-directed leader capable of balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational support when required.
• Ability to support off-shift weekend and emergency operational needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Automation Mechatronics Industrial Technology or related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant industrial experience will be considered.
• Minimum 510 years of experience supporting industrial manufacturing systems in a production environment.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing maintenance automation or controls preferred.
• Food & Beverage manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Information :

If you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand then this could be for you.

Successful applicants must have an excellent work ethic be self-motivated with proven problem-solving capabilities able to meet the fast-paced nature of business demands with a can-do attitude committed to delivering outputs in a timely manner a team player reliable and work with minimal supervision; supports organisational philanthropic corporate and environmental initiatives and models Companys core values: Adapt and Grow Do Whats Right Nourish and Develop Play to Win and Work Together.

Please submit your applications through the link provided.

FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NWVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy physical or mental disability age or other protected categories outlined by local legislation.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time