Maintenance Automation Supervisor

Job Overview

USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

• Assist commissioning of automated material handling equipment and warehouse control systems.
• Supervise and mentor automation technicians and subordinates to ensure growth and development.
• Provide guidance/direction to train Automation Controls Technicians and maintenance.
• Review system layouts, schematics, field wiring, control devices and other automation components.
• Assist Chief Engineer in developing a staff of mechanics and coordinating vendors to provide adequate Preventative Maintenance (PM) and emergency repair to support operations.
• Expert on site regarding PLC logic, SCADA systems, and HMI.
• Coordinate with automation supervisor to setup, program, modify, and maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Trouble‑shoot automated and material handling equipment (i.e., motors, scanners, PLC components, power supplies, VFDs, photoeyes, encoders, etc.) and other electrical control equipment.
• Use Savanna WCS to read I/O status and PLC fault codes.
• Evaluate situations to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot, replace, and align sensors including photoeyes and proximity switches.
• Identify spare parts needed for field requirements.
• Utilize the Computerize Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) to manage and improve Preventive Maintenance (PM’s) and spare parts usage.
• Assist with the development of maintenance SOP’s, maintenance procedures, and safety procedures.
• Ensure safety in accessing/operating heavy automated machinery as well as rigging, climbing, and working with high voltage and controls circuits.

• Location, Department and
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Engineering, Hours Vary
• Reports To:
  
  Chief Engineer
• Travel Amount: 0‑10%, hours may vary depending on business needs
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code:
  Full‑Time, Exempt

• Technical Associate's Degree or higher
• Must pass Emergency Response Physical (Lung Capacity and Auditory Testing are conducted annually)

• 3+ years of project management experience, preferably within automated material handling and logistics applications
• Experience with PLC, VFD, HMI, AGV, VGV, AC Motor Controls, Robotics knowledge, including programming and configuration
• Three or more years engineering experience supporting, commissioning, and troubleshooting PLC/PC industrial control systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Ability to schedule own tasks and handle all facets of assigned projects independently and with minimal supervision
• Experience with Allen Bradley / Siemens PLC HW/SW platforms
• Safety orientation with high voltage power supplies
• Hands‑on experience with industrial networks
• Experience and skill in analyzing control systems and troubleshooting issues
• Root cause analysis / problem‑solving skills

• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Lift up to 70 lbs. with assistance on an occasional basis
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Be able to speak and hear for safety and productivity
• Use scanners, tablets, radio, phones, and other warehouse machinery
• Ability to lift overhead
• Ability to work overtime due to demand
• Drive a registered motor vehicle to satisfy daily requirements
• Have acceptable and/or correctable vision
• Work in an atmosphere range of +50 to
  -30 degrees F with a moderate noise level
• Personal interaction and communication required with other people is extremely high
• Good arithmetic and reading skills
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies
• A self‑starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
• Work in a fast‑pace environment with the ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any…