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This role will report to the Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability & Automation (EMRA) Leader of the hiring Manufacturing Unit.\nResponsibilities:\nEmbrace the Novelis Safety Absolutes to build a zero-injury culture and the Novelis cultural beliefs of Be Authentic, Say Anything, Be Open and Built Trust\nMaintains computer software and hardware and all facets of automation controls.\nMakes hardware and software upgrades to Programmable Logic Controllers, Micro Controllers and Process Computer Systems. \nMaintains a high technical capability of automated systems hardware and software. Functions as the “on-shift” technical leader for process automation systems. \nProvides on-shift automation support and training to team members. \nCollaborate with and under the direction of Engineering. \nWorking in conjunction with operations and other maintenance employees, assist in troubleshooting systems, coordinating project work, and maintaining equipment functionality.\nAdhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nHS Diploma/GED \n5 years experience in an industrial environment and/or 2 year degree/certification, preferred\nKnowledge of safety procedures and standards such as NEC and OSHA. Ability and knowledge to select and use the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Knowledge and ability to understand the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), grounding, arc flash prevention, machine guarding, and alternative means of controls when troubleshooting live circuits and abide by these requirements. \nInspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automation devices in production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining high-quality production standards. \nSupport Mechanical and Electrical crews on troubleshooting sequencing or controlling breakdowns by accessing computer logics, follow PLCs signals, inspecting automation devices like sensors and instruments.\nFamiliar with hydraulic and pneumatic circuits to enhance troubleshooting.\nAbility to execute PLC and HMI projects backups, create restoration procedures.\nAbility to analyze trend graphs, feedback from field sensors and digital and analogical inputs and outputs, in 24Vdc or 110VAC.\nRepair and replace defective components in Remote IOs panels and Controller Cabinets. Install, maintain, and repair automation parts of machinery and equipment. \nWritten and oral communication skills, computer skills and familiarity with computer maintenance management systems. Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repair histories, and equipment performance metrics. \nPLC Programming - knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and the ability to troubleshoot these systems. Understanding of Ladder (LAD) and Function Block Diagram (FBD) logics.\nFamiliar with Ethernet networks and basic hardware. \nComputer Hardware (Install & Troubleshooting) and Operational Systems including Windows patching, setup, backups, and antivirus software to enhance cybersecurity.\nBasic understanding of Virtual Machines and thin clients and industrial interfaces\nWillingness to work rotating shifts, off-shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support continuous operations.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nRolling, casting, strip process experience\nReading prints, single lines, process flows, and network diagrams\nCisco or Rockwell network hardware config & troubleshooting.PRP experience\n\nIndustrial Networking Protocol gateways (ModBus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, etc.)\nSoftwareAVEVA Pi - Data Acquisition System IbaPDA\nMS SQL - \nOctoplant \nThinManager - Thin client administration\nStudio 5000 / Logix 5000 (2-yr exp.) 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WinCC HMIHMI firmware updates\n\nProgrammingC#\nLadder\nSQL Databases, familiar with database management\nPython\n\nVMWare Administration (Install, Manage), \nFamiliar with surveillance cameras circuits\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nNear constant standing with frequent walking and occasional sitting\nOccasional below waist level work, climbing, balancing, carrying, reaching over 15” away from the body, reaching above shoulder, fine motor skills, use of forceful motion, and lifting up to 35 lbs\nOccasional push/pull, and lifting up to 50 lbs\nAbility to meet the physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation\nAble and willing to work at heights\nMilitary MOS Crosswalk could include but is not limited to:\nUS Army\n94A-Land Combat Electronic Missile System\n94F-Computer/Detection Systems Repairer\n94E-Radio/COMSEC Repair\n94R-Avionic & Survivability Equipment Repairer\nUS Marine Corps\n6316-Aircraft Avionics Tech\n2171-Electro-Optical Ordnance Repairer\nUS Navy\nET-Electronics Technician\nAT-Aviation Electronics Technician\nETN-Electronics Technician-Nuclear Power\nUS Air Force\n2A3X2-Avionics Test Station Technician\n3D1X2-Electronic Systems\nWhat We Offer:\nNovelis' 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 in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:\nMedical, dental and vision insurance\nHealth savings accounts - Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)\nCompany-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage\nPaid vacation and competitive personal time off\n401(k) savings plan with company match\nRetirement savings plans - medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange\nEmployee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family\nWellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance\n#LI- AC1\nLocation Profile\nNovelis' newly announced Bay Minette facility will be located 35 miles northeast of Mobile AL and 45 miles west of Pensacola FL and is expected to create approximately 1000 high-paying advanced careers in modern manufacturing. This highly advanced rolling and recycling facility will be the first of its kind. It will primarily serve our customers in the beverage can and automotive markets. Novelis is committed to the community and will actively build partnerships in Baldwin County focused on recycling STEM education and workforce development. At Novelis we believe our culture of collaboration is our competitive advantage and we would love for you to consider building a career with us.\nNovelis 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.\nDisclaimer\nWe encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. 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