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Novelis

Produces flat-rolled aluminum; recycles aluminum globally

Automation Technologist

Controls & Automation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeTerre Haute, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate Degree in Electrical, Controls and/or Automation Technology is required.
  • Zero to two years of experience in electrical engineering is required.
  • Effective organizational skills and the ability to work with different levels of the organization are required.
  • Leadership and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Project is required.
  • The ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers is required.
  • An understanding of rolling theory and related process fundamentals, including automatic flatness control and automatic gauge control, measurement devices, and actuator devices, is required.
  • Fundamental knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to make minor drawing changes are required.
  • The ability to perform root-cause analysis on equipment and process issues, particularly process control issues related to rolling, is required.
  • Proficiency with level-one and level-zero systems, including programmable logic controllers, drives, and field devices, is required.
  • Proficiency with level-one system software including Visual Basic, C, LabVIEW, Ladder Logic, and S7; operating systems including Windows and Siemens S7; and industrial networks including Ethernet, Profibus, reflective memory, and serial communications is required.
  • Fundamental reliability knowledge sufficient to help establish appropriate preventive and predictive maintenance for process equipment is required.
  • An understanding of advanced engineering and diagnostic tools, including finite element analysis, vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, and fast Fourier transform, is required.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the assigned area for opportunities to improve equipment and process safety and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company programs, procedures, and regulations.
  • Respond promptly to safety issues reported through assigned Safety Work Orders, environmental health and safety incident reports, and other communications.
  • Ensure engineering designs meet applicable standards, methods, and practices, including NEC, NFPA, ISO, OSHA, EPA, and UL requirements.
  • Participate actively in the behavior-based safety process and its observations.
  • Lead the plant's effort on a Novelis environmental, health, and safety performance standard.
  • Use internal and corporate resources and third parties to develop engineering knowledge and skills and continually enhance and optimize process performance.
  • Support assigned Process Center Teams in managing improvement activities in support of annual and strategic plans.
  • Provide leadership and guidance so engineering activities supporting Process Center Team improvements receive appropriate consideration for funding and are completed on time, within budget, and sustained.
  • Regularly interact with operators, mechanics, electricians, planners, process leaders, shift specialists, and EMRA leaders to ensure the engineering effectiveness of the preventive and predictive maintenance system.
  • Ensure reliability is incorporated into projects and process optimization activities.
  • Assist the reliability organization in coordinating and performing root-cause failure analysis for significant Process Center Team failures.
  • Involve the reliability organization when projects or asset changes are made to ensure appropriate training, communication, documentation, and preventive and predictive maintenance are available or created.
  • Assess current assets against their life cycle and ability to achieve the plant's business plan, and recommend equipment changes to achieve and sustain that plan.
  • Evaluate and recommend changes or technologies that may improve product quality, lead times, cost, environmental footprint, energy consumption, safety, and health.
  • Support the annual and five-year capital plans and assigned projects to support plant plans and business sustainability.
  • Identify extended education needs, such as workshops, classes, lectures, and discussion groups, to support knowledge and skills growth.
  • Coach and mentor organization members in Engineering Excellence where possible.
  • Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health and safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and applicable ASI certifications.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls and/or Automation Engineering and a Professional Engineer certification are preferred.
  • Five to ten years of electrical engineering work experience in a related manufacturing process is preferred.

About the Company

Novelis

Produces flat-rolled aluminum; recycles aluminum globally

Novelis produces flat-rolled aluminum products and is the world’s largest aluminum recycler. It creates aluminum sheets and plates for aerospace, beverage cans, automotive, and high-end markets through an integrated network of rolling mills and recycling facilities worldwide, using scrap and primary material to make consistent, high-quality products. It differentiates itself by its global scale and the integration of rolling and recycling across multiple regions, plus a strong focus on health, safety, and community partnerships. Its goal is to be the leading global provider of flat-rolled aluminum and aluminum recycling solutions, delivering reliable, sustainable products worldwide.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$2.2B
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
2005

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