Novelis · 3 hours ago
Automation Technologist
Terre Haute, IN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expNovelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and sustainable solutions, seeking an Automation Technologist to optimize plant power distribution and automation systems. The role involves managing projects related to software and equipment installations while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards.
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Responsibilities
Continuously monitor their impacted area for opportunities to improve equipment and process safety, through compliance with all federal, state, local and Novelis programs, procedures, and regulations
React quickly to remove safety detractors reported by others in the form of assigned Safety Work Orders (SWO’s), EHS Incident Reports and other communications
Ensure that all their engineering design efforts meet applicable standards, methods and practices, such as NEC, NFPA, ISO, OSHA, EPA, UL, etc
Support the BBS process by actively participating and engaging in BBS observations
Lead the plant's effort on a Novelis EHS Performance Standard
Use the facilities internal and corporate resources, along with third parties to develop engineering knowledge and skills required to continually enhance and optimize the processes' performance
Support the assigned Process Center Teams in managing the hopper of improvement activities in support of the PCT’s annual and strategic plans
Provide leadership and guidance to ensure engineering activities related to PCT improvement are supported and appropriately considered for funding, to ensure they are completed in a timely manner, on budget and sustained
Interact with operators, mechanics, electricians, planner, process leaders, shift specialists and EMRA leaders on a regular basis to ensure the effectiveness of the PM/PdM system from an engineering standpoint
Ensure reliability is an integral part of all projects and process optimization activities
Assist the reliability organization in coordinating and performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) for all significant failures for the PCT
Ensure the appropriate training, communication, documentation and PM/PdM’s are available and/or are created when new projects and/or changes are made to existing assets
Assess the current assets, relative to its life cycle and capability in achieving the plant’s business plan and recommend appropriate equipment changes to achieve and sustain it
Evaluate and recommend changes and/or new technologies which could differentiate Novelis in the market place through product quality, shorter lead times, cost, reduction in environment footprint and energy consumption, improved safety and health, etc
Actively support the annual and five (5) year capital plan and all assigned projects, which in turn support the plant’s annual and strategic plans, ensuring the sustainability of the business
Work to identify extended education needs such as workshops, classes, lectures, discussion groups, etc. to support knowledge and skills growth
Provide coaching and mentoring to other members of the organization in the area of Engineering Excellence where possible
Qualification
Required
Associate Degree in Electrical, Controls and/or Automation Technology
0-2 years of work experience in the field of electrical engineering
Effective organizational skills and ability to work with different levels of the organization
Excellent leadership skills and good interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient in Computer Software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Project
Ability to write specifications and facilitate bids from contractors and suppliers
Excellent understanding of Rolling Theory and associated process fundamentals, such as AFC (automatic flatness control) and AGC (automatic gauge control), including the measurement and actuator devices used in the control of each
Fundamental knowledge of AutoCad, with the ability to make minor changes to drawings
Ability to perform root-cause-analysis on equipment and process issues, specifically in the area of process control, specifically related to the rolling process
Proficient in level one (1) and zero (0) systems, such as PLC's, drives, field devices, etc
Proficient in software used on level one (1) systems, such as Visual Basic, C, Labview, Ladder Logic, S7 and operating systems such as, Windows, Siemens S7 and industrial networks such as Ethernet, profibus, reflective memory, serial, etc
Proficient in the fundamentals of reliability such that the position can help establish appropriate PM's and PdM's for process equipment
Understand advanced engineering and diagnostic tools such as Finite Element Analysis, vibrations analysis, lubrication analysis, FFT, etc
Preferred
Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Controls and/or Automation Engineering with a P.E. certification
5-10 years work experience in the area of electrical engineering in a related manufacturing process
Benefits
Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
Diabetes Management Program
Pet insurance
Identity Theft Protection
PerkSpot Discount Program
Tuition assistance and career development programs
Company
Novelis
Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.31BKey Investors
Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
2025-12-23Debt Financing· $800M
2025-08-11Debt Financing· $750M
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $750M
Leadership Team
Steve Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer
Greg Schlicht
Senior Vice President, Global Beverage Packaging
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