Controls System Lead - Clarios

Job Title: Control Systems Lead

Shift: 2nd Shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm)

Pay: $41.10 + $1 differential

What you will do

Under minimal supervision, responsible for the continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment including design and PLC program changes, mechanical and electrical documentation, Six Sigma variation reduction, uptime improvements, and maintenance expense reduction.

How you will do it

• Lead troubleshooting, maintenance, and modification of Control Systems in battery manufacturing production equipment in order to meet goals of operations.

• Control systems include but are not limited to, Allen Bradley PLCs/HMIs, Ethernet/Serial networks, Variable Frequency Drives, Servos, Fanuc and Denso Robotics, SCADA systems, and Industrial PCs.

• Troubleshoot electrical subsystems (480VAC/120VAC/24V/12V), motors/motor starters, contactors, breakers, fuses, disconnects, and wiring

• Serve as first line of escalation from maintenance mechanics on the shift for all issues (Controls, Electrical, and Mechanical) that have not been resolved after 1.5 hours of troubleshooting. Further escalate issues to vendors/contractors, Controls Engineers, maintenance/engineering management, Facilities management and other subject matter experts as needed until issues are resolved.

• Work with Controls engineering staff onidentification,design, andimplementation of process improvement and capital projects

• Be proficient in the Maximo CMMS system, ability to locate parts and navigate work order system

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities

What we look for

Required

• Will work 2nd shift schedule to include Saturday. Sunday Mondays off, with overtime as required by production requirements. 

• Associates degree or 2+ years professional experience with electrical or control systems support in an industrial setting

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 1+ years of experience troubleshooting PLCs/HMIs (Allen Bradley)

• 1+ years of experience configuring/replacing VFDs

• 1+ years of experience troubleshooting Fanuc/Denso robotics

• 1+ years of experience troubleshooting servo based motion controls

What we do here

Tampa, Florida is home to a fully integrated plant that manufacturers batteries used in cars, boats, motorcycles, and heavy-duty trucks. As a fully integrated plant, we also decorate or label our batteries into the final product for our customers. We opened in 1958 and employ more than 280 people. We operate six days per week. We are actively involved in our local community and give back through Metropolitan Ministries, The United Way and Adopt-A-Road Tampa. 

This is a general overview of the job duties, not a complete list of essential job functions. This job and all other duties performed under this job description will adhere to all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations, as well as any additional plant specific environmental management system requirements.

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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