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Form Energy is seeking an experienced Controls Supervisor to lead and coordinate Controls and Automation maintenance activities at its high-volume battery manufacturing facility in Weirton, WV. This role is part of the Operations team and reports to the Sustaining Controls Engineering Associate Manager.
You will oversee Automation Technicians and manage corrective and preventative maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, training programs, and work order management. You will serve as the primary on-site escalation point for factory floor line-downs related to controls and automation systems, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the primary escalation point for Sustaining Automation Technicians resolving electrical, controls, and OT network issues
- Coordinating corrective maintenance on the plant floor and escalating to support engineers as needed
- Supporting troubleshooting of electrical, control systems, SCADA systems, and safety systems
- Providing technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Automation Technicians
- Guiding the team to complete maintenance activities and work orders
- Ensuring all plant automated equipment functions safely and correctly, strictly following Safety and Environmental policies
Form Energy manufactures long-duration iron-air battery systems for energy storage. The company has been recognized by TIME as a "Best Invention" and MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch." The Weirton facility is a 550,000-square-foot hub for high-volume battery production, located conveniently near Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience working on industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and control systems
- Strong leadership, scheduling, and planning skills with prior supervisory or lead experience
- Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to translate complex engineering issues for operations teams
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
TECHNICAL SKILLS (Required):
- PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000
- SCADA/HMI Systems: Ignition Perspective, Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME
- Electrical & Safety: Ability to review/redline/read electrical schematics; working knowledge of Siemens ProfiSafe, Rockwell CIP Safety, and hardwired safety systems; NFPA 70E certification (or willingness to obtain)
TECHNICAL SKILLS (Preferred):
- Robotics & Vision: FANUC, Epson, Kawasaki; Keyence and Cognex barcode scanners and inspection systems
- MES Integration: PLC product tracking, handshake/data programming, Ignition integration for data
