Allied Reliability · 19 hours ago
Automation Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAllied Reliability is focused on leading digital transformation initiatives and automation upgrades. The Automation Manager will coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance with global standards while providing leadership and support to the electrical team.
Information TechnologyManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Digital transformation
Digital advisor in identifying projects for continuous improvement, waste reduction and performance improvement using digital tools
Multidisciplinary work to define and improve real time visibility across departments
Assess technical capabilities and definition of training roadmap for electrical team
Develop PLC (Allen-Bradly) and DCS (Foxboro) technical knowledge to be extended to the maintenance team
Develop and maintain personal technical knowledge in plant electrical and control systems
Develop disaster recovery plan for critical equipment
Provide technical support for maintenance team during assigned shift and on call support off shifts as required
Coordinate with other departments to identify improvements
Electrical site owner responsible to work with the corporate team in all electrical projects
Manage and maintain updated electrical and control documentation and resources
Coordinate with the site Safety Manager on electrical matters related to safety, power distribution, energy conservation, legal compliance, complaints, etc
Comply with all current federal, state, and local government safety, health, and environmental regulations
Develop preventive maintenance schedules for electrical distribution system, control equipment and instrumentation using CMMS
Develop & implement maintenance and inspection plans to ensure reliability, sustainability and security of electrical distribution infrastructure using CMMS
Supports and promotes future efforts to effectively introduce and implement maintenance redesign initiatives to extend equipment life and reliability
Actively engage and provide leadership in the IL6S progression journey
Work with the Engineering department through the lifecycle of capital projects to ensure successful implementation and transfer of knowledge
Work with the Engineering department to align future projects identifying potential productivity improvements
Ensures new projects are aligned with global standards
Ensures compliance to governmental regulatory OSHA and safety programs and processes
Ensure safe installations and operations thorough proper design, protection systems, procedures & training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechatronic / Electronic)
5 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency in working PLC's Allen-Bradley all families
Proficiency in working VFDs Allen-Bradley and Toshiba
Proficiency in working HMI's Allen-Bradley
Proficiency in working with industrial communication networks; Ethernet, DH+, RIO & ControlNet
Understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and server/client system
Experience with industrial power & control circuits
Experience with industrial instrumentation
Experience with Ignition
Ability to read and understand schematics and electrical drawings
Experience working with unions
Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
Proficient analyzing problems based on data
Proficient troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and function effectively in a highly demanding environment
Ability to interact effectively with outside vendors, production operators, team leads, and the maintenance trades
Preferred
Experience in food industry, preferable in Mondelēz projects
Maintenance background strongly preferred
Technical supervision experience
Electrical license is preferred
Company
Allied Reliability
Allied Reliability provides reliability and maintenance solutions across the lifecycle of your assets to deliver required throughput at lowest operating cost.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-22Acquired
Leadership Team
Raj Sengupta
CEO and President
Marissa Varghese, MBA
HR Business Partner
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