This position provides ownership or custodian support for site process automation and data collection systems for PGT Venice manufacturing operations. Partnering with operations, engineering, IT, and maintenance functions will be critical to effectively supporting these site systems. This position provides technical mentoring and coaching for the process automation staff. This position requires direct technical support of process automation systems and projects.

• • Manage and oversee 24/7 support of site process automation and data collection systems for manufacturing and utilities systems

• • Own the commissioning and qualification process for process automation systems; develop and ensure compliance with established local quality standards

• • Develop, maintain, and implement the process automation functional agenda for the site

• • Ensure function is aligned and driven to meet engineering goals, and partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations leadership to deliver operational results

• • Function as system owner for exclusive process automation systems not assigned to other engineering or operations functions

• • Assign resources to provide system custodianship for site process automation and data collection systems

• • Own and manage site procedures and technical standards for the automation function

• • Direct and oversee continuous improvement and recapitalization of owned and custodianed systems for the site

• • Direct and oversee root cause investigations of owned and custodianed system nonconformances

• • Provide management support for automation contractor personnel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• • Bachelor of Science in Engineering: preferably Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Science or related field, or extensive experience in similar roles

• • Minimum 10 years manufacturing experience: automation, process, plant, project delivery, or related areas

• • Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements for automated systems

LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• • Basic English language skills

• • Must have strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to effectively relay information at all levels of the organization.

• • Must be able to understand technical issues/concepts and relay necessary details to non-technical personnel within the organization.

• • Effectively understand and communicate maintenance organizational impacts to the business.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• • Must be able to calculate and determine accuracy of calculations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• • Strong prioritization skills to balance daily, ongoing and future needs.

• • Must be able to make effective decisions upon assessing complex personnel and equipment situations.

• • Demonstrate good organizational management and planning skills.

• • Must be able to make decisions based upon cost-benefit analysis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• • Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• • Proficiency in programming process automation systems including common PLC and SCADA platforms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • Standard office environment with frequent sitting for extended periods of time at desk in adjustable office chair.

• • Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment with cement flooring, warehouse-like setting with specific safety-regulated walking areas.

• • Frequent walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.

• • Occasional confined-space areas.

• • Occasional reaching, both overhead and horizontal, with extended reaching requirements as needed.

• • Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment.

• • Frequent use of peripheral eye capability, and focused eye capability, along with hand, and finger coordination when troubleshooting process automation issues which involve large and small machinery with moving parts.

• • Constant oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such office telephone, cellular phone, and radio transmitters.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to travel occasionally domestically.

Ability to travel to CGI & WinDoor locations as needed.

Definitions:

Occasional: activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequent: activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.