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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 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.\nResponsibilities & Qualifications\nThe Automation Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the plant’s 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 performance. The 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nAutomation Systems Support & Reliability\nMaintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, industrial computers, process control systems, instrumentation, sensors, drives, and automation equipment.\nFunction as the primary technical resource for automation and process control systems during assigned shifts.\nPerform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.\nDiagnose electrical, instrumentation, controls, and automation-related failures using structured troubleshooting techniques.\nConduct system backups, restorations, firmware updates, and software maintenance activities for PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems.\nMonitor system health and equipment performance trends to identify and implement reliability improvements.\nElectrical & Instrumentation Maintenance\nTroubleshoot and repair motors, VFDs, motor controls, electrical distribution systems, process instrumentation, and control devices.\nInspect, calibrate, and maintain field instruments, sensors, transmitters, analyzers, and control loops.\nRepair and replace components within control panels, Remote I/O systems, automation cabinets, and electrical equipment.\nSupport troubleshooting of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.\nTechnical Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement\nProvide rapid response to automation, electrical, and process control issues affecting production.\nAnalyze equipment and process performance data, including trends, alarms, and diagnostic information, to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.\nCollaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to develop and implement automation improvements.\nSupport reliability initiatives, predictive maintenance programs, and process optimization efforts.\nRecommend and implement solutions that improve safety, productivity, quality, equipment availability, and cost performance.\nProject Support & System Development\nSupport capital projects, equipment upgrades, modernization efforts, and outage activities.\nAssist with PLC programming, HMI development, control system configuration, and commissioning activities.\nParticipate in design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), startup activities, and system validation.\nMaintain current system documentation, backups, network diagrams, and automation standards.\nComputer Systems & Industrial Networks\nMaintain industrial computer hardware, operating systems, virtualization platforms, and thin-client environments.\nSupport cybersecurity efforts through software patching, antivirus maintenance, backup verification, and secure system configurations.\nTroubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks, communication protocols, and network-connected automation devices.\nSupport integration of automation platforms using protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, and related industrial communication systems.\nDocumentation & Planning\nUtilize SAP or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to create, update, and close work orders.\nMaintain accurate records of maintenance activities, troubleshooting findings, repairs, equipment history, and system modifications.\nSupport development and improvement of maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and technical standards.\nSafety, Compliance & Environmental Stewardship\nEmbrace and model Novelis Safety Absolutes while supporting a zero-injury culture.\nComply with all safety, environmental, quality, and operational procedures.\nFollow applicable OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout, arc flash, grounding, machine guarding, and electrical safe work practices.\nIdentify and mitigate electrical, automation, and equipment-related risks through proactive maintenance and safe work practices.\nSupport compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF 16949, ASI, and other plant certification requirements.\nCollaboration & Knowledge Sharing\nPartner effectively with Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and Process teams to achieve production objectives.\nProvide technical coaching and support to technicians, operators, and contractors.\nDeliver responsive internal customer support while maintaining strong working relationships across the organization.\nAssist in training team members on automation systems, troubleshooting techniques, and standard work practices.\nQualifications & Skills\nEducation\nRequired\nHigh School Diploma or GED.\nPreferred\nAssociate Degree in Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Automation Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.\nJourneyman Electrician License, Automation Certification, or equivalent technical trade certification.\nExperience\nRequired\nMinimum 3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or controls environment.\nExperience troubleshooting industrial automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, instrumentation, and motor controls.\nExperience maintaining electrical, instrumentation, and process control equipment in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience working with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.\nWorking knowledge of PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controls, and industrial automation systems. \nPreferred\nExperience in a heavy manufacturing or continuous-process environment. \nExperience supporting reliability improvement initiatives, capital projects, and preventive maintenance programs. \nTechnical Knowledge\nKnowledge of electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.\nAbility to read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, and technical manuals.\nProficiency in diagnosing equipment failures and implementing corrective actions using structured troubleshooting methodologies. \nWorking knowledge of maintenance management systems, preferably SAP. \nKnowledge of industrial automation devices including sensors, transmitters, analyzers, drives, HMIs, and process controls.\nAbility to troubleshoot digital and analog I/O systems, instrumentation circuits, and process control systems.\nCore Competencies\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.\nExcellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. \nEffective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.\nStrong customer service orientation and commitment to supporting internal stakeholders. \nDemonstrated initiative, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.\nStrong teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to others.\nAdditional Requirements\nAbility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required to support plant operations.\nAbility to safely perform the physical requirements of an industrial manufacturing environment.\nCommitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence.\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.\nNear constant standing and walking with occasional climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting.\nAbility to wear required personal protective equipment and work safely around electrical and mechanical equipment.\nPreferred Certifications\nNFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training.\nPLC programming and troubleshooting certification.\nIndustrial Automation or Instrumentation certification.\nOSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification.\nRockwell Automation Certification\nSiemens Automation Certification\nLocation Profile\nNovelis’ 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 communities. In 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.\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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