Position Overview:Novelis is the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, producing an estimated 19 percent of the world's flat-rolled aluminum products. We work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, beverage can, automotive and high-end specialty markets.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Novelis has approximately 14,650 employees in 33 operating facilities on four continents and is investing close to $1.5 billion in global rolling and recycling expansions to meet the growing demand for our premium product.
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*Position Overview:*
Novelis – Guthrie, KY is seeking an Automation Technician for our Guthrie, KY. The ideal candidate will have responsibilities of maintaining and improving process control and process data management equipment. Exists to provide high quality support to Guthrie Maintenance and Operations teams in the realms of reliability, productivity, and recovery. Technicians collaborate with the Maintenance Leader and receive performance direction from Engineering.
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*Normal Work Schedule:*
Technicians might work a variety of schedules over time. Technicians on-shift will work rotating 12-hour shifts throughout the month. Depending on coverage for absences, breakdowns, outages, or special projects, overtime will be required.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:Responsibilities:
Maintains computer software and hardware and all facets of automation controls. Makes hardware and software upgrades to Programmable Logic Controllers, Micro Controllers and Process Computer Systems. Maintains a high technical capability of automated systems hardware and software. Functions as the “on-shift” technical leader for process automation systems. Provides on-shift automation support and training to team members. Collaborate with and under the direction of Engineering. Working in conjunction with operations and other maintenance employees, assist in troubleshooting systems, coordinating project work, and maintaining equipment functionality.
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*Qualifications:*
Candidates for this position must have demonstrated that they:

• Completed High School or GED. Associates Degree in a technical field preferred
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in advanced electrical systems maintenance and process computer operation/maintenance, preferably in the metal fabrication industry. Knowledge of computer architecture is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of machine center performance coupled with strong Process Automations competence is required in this position.
• Able to interpret drawings and schematics.
• Have a working knowledge of basic hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Have a working knowledge of combustion control systems – preferred.
• Have good working knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic.
• Network troubleshooting with TC/IP, Profibus, etc.
• Knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal, S7, and WinCC (Professional & Advanced) preferred. Knowledge of Allen Bradley Control Logix, Factory talk view is desirable.
• Experience with VFDs, knowledge of Siemens S120 and G120 preferred.
• Must develop, monitor, and maintain all Automation systems in the Unit.
• Must think independently in the realm of systems troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting cost center functional, performance, and reliability issues within the Automated Systems.
• Team interface and requirements within systems issues requires the ability to adapt to change.
• Can analyze production problems and work to devise and implement solutions and improvements.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair low voltage circuits and equipment along with AC and DC motor drives.
• Able to use volt/ohm/milliamp meter and disconnect/reconnect components up to 480V.
• Complete work in a safe, timely, professional manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment toward accomplishment of objectives
• Ability to use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or other business system tools
• Have good written and verbal communication skills

Additional Considerations:
Project experience is desirable, including development of Scopes of Work, creation of bid packages, tracking/reporting project status, coordination of planning and scheduling activities and verifying functionality.
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*Essential Physical, Sensory, and Mental Requirements:*
Will need to sit, stand, walk, and navigate stairways as needed daily. Will stoop, climb, kneel, and use ladders. Will lift up to and sometimes more than 50 lbs. Use computer & telephone daily. Working under a high level of time pressure is normal. Works on unleveled, unstable, and slippery surfaces. Good vision, hearing & speaking vital. Must read, write, measure, draw conclusions, create methods, conduct research, develop plans, direct & evaluate others and do difficult math. Chemicals, vibration, extreme hot & cold, dirt, fumes and noise are typical daily surroundings.
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*What We Offer:*
Novelis 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, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) an Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retirement savings plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through private exchange
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Novelis recognizes its dedicated 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, state, or local laws.

Location Profile:Novelis’ Guthrie facility is located in Guthrie Kentucky approximately 30 minutes from the Tennessee state line near Clarksville Tennessee and Hopkinsville Kentucky. As Novelis’ newest facility Guthrie will house a heat treatment and pretreatment line that will serve the North American automotive market and employ 125 residents. In addition to hunting fishing and hiking residents enjoy the Guthrie Transportation Museum which is the hub of the city’s renewal efforts. The Guthrie team enjoys partnerships with Hopkinsville Community College Todd County High School Guthrie Fire Department and several local Rotary Clubs. Novelis 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.
Location: 8155 Old Railroad Lane,Novelis, Guthrie, KY 42234

Location: 8155 Old Railroad Lane,Novelis, Guthrie, KY 42234

Job Type: Full-time

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