Area Automation Manager
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Job Description
Role Description
The Area Automation Manager plays a critical role in overseeing and managing the automation systems and technologies within the Missouri and the surrounding states. This role typically involves a combination of technical expertise, management skills, and strategic planning to ensure the effective operation and optimization of automated processes. This role will work with WM's Automation Group to help lead automation activities for all lines of businesses within the company and ensure the automation/controls engineering activities meet the company's objectives.
- Responsible for managing automation systems and assisting with control system troubleshooting, process modifications, system designs, specifications, and commissioning.
- Act as the local liaison between the Automation Group and site contacts, being the first point of contact for any automation issues that may arise.
- Develop and improve new and existing equipment used in landfills, wastewater treatment plants, bio-gas extraction systems, renewable energy plants, recycling technology, telematics, fleet, and organics processing.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and resolve issues independently.
- Knowledge of industrial control wiring, industrial equipment, PLC/HMI programming, and process design is necessary.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience with industrial electrical controls, automation, control systems, instrumentation, and process design required.
- 4 years relevant work experience with industrial electrical controls, automation, control systems, instrumentation, and process design in addition to education requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in relevant discipline or in lieu of degree preferred.
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) preferred.
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP) preferred.
- Candidate must live near a major airport in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho.
Requirements
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level day-to-day support of all automated and electro-mechanical process control systems used in various operations.
- Lead and coordinate efforts to secure all automation technologies used in waste processing and logistics.
- Oversee lifecycle management of all operational technology (OT) assets, including SCADA and automation equipment.
- Implement a roadmap for OT maturity, including technology assessments, gap analysis, and improvement plans.
- Drive the adoption of emerging OT technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure alignment and effective integration of systems.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Provide automation site support interface with operations personnel, compliance, information systems, engineering, and maintenance.
- Exhibit strong customer communication skills and have technical knowledge of automated and electromechanical process control systems and equipment.
- Train local operators and managers on the proper operation of their respective equipment and SCADA system(s).
- Oversee the selection, onboarding, and management of external contractors supporting automation initiatives.
- Monitor contractor performance, provide feedback, and address any performance issues.
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessments for automation projects.
- Travel up to 40% is required.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
- Stock Purchase Plan and Company match on 401K.
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
- Benefits may vary by site.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 years of relevant work experience with industrial electrical controls, automation, control systems, instrumentation, and process design required.
- 4 years relevant work experience with industrial electrical controls, automation, control systems, instrumentation, and process design in addition to education requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in relevant discipline or in lieu of degree preferred.
- ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) preferred.
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP) preferred.
- Candidate must live near a major airport in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level day-to-day support of all automated and electro-mechanical process control systems used in various operations.
- Lead and coordinate efforts to secure all automation technologies used in waste processing and logistics.
- Oversee lifecycle management of all operational technology (OT) assets, including SCADA and automation equipment.
- Implement a roadmap for OT maturity, including technology assessments, gap analysis, and improvement plans.
- Drive the adoption of emerging OT technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborate with IT and OT teams to ensure alignment and effective integration of systems.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive automation strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Provide automation site support interface with operations personnel, compliance, information systems, engineering, and maintenance.
- Exhibit strong customer communication skills and have technical knowledge of automated and electromechanical process control systems and equipment.
- Train local operators and managers on the proper operation of their respective equipment and SCADA system(s).
- Oversee the selection, onboarding, and management of external contractors supporting automation initiatives.
- Monitor contractor performance, provide feedback, and address any performance issues.
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessments for automation projects.
- Travel up to 40% is required.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
- Stock Purchase Plan and Company match on 401K.
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
- Benefits may vary by site.
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