Supervisor, Automated Facility Maintenance

Automation Engineer

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we're a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world and we're looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people's growth and well-being. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Job Description

What You'll Do

You will lead the maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of mechatronic systems in a cold storage warehouse environment to ensure overall equipment effectiveness. You will serve as the on-site technical point of contact for automation and controls, providing technical support, supervising maintenance teams, and managing assigned projects. Occasional travel is required to support other sites or projects.

Essential Functions

• Lead maintenance troubleshooting and repair of mechatronic systems and automation controls in a cold storage warehouse environment.
• Serve as the technical point of contact for automation and controls, providing on-site support and technical solutions.
• Supervise and direct site maintenance teams in troubleshooting and repair of equipment controls, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Analyze maintenance data and trends to optimize reliability and reduce expenses for automated equipment.
• Support new business automation initiatives, including maintaining equipment spare parts lists and updating firmware and software per recommendations.
• Participate in all phases of automation systems life cycle, including design, development, testing, installation, startup, and support.
• Manage and maintain accurate records related to control systems and communicate status of technical issues to leadership.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience required on industrial automation systems.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, or Mechatronics preferred.
• Advanced troubleshooting ability with automation control systems, including PLC, HMI, hardware, software, and field devices.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal required.
• Ability to set up, configure, and maintain automated systems including EtherNet, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, DeviceNet, and ControlNet.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to interpret functional descriptions, instrumentation diagrams, blueprints, and PLC ladder logic.
• Experience with low and medium voltage distribution systems from 24VDC to 480VDC.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience with cranes and conveyor systems
• Experience using Swisslog
• Experience in programming and fault identification
• Proficiency with MS Windows, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Project.

Physical Requirements

• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms, catwalks, and roofs.
• Able to work in confined areas.
• Able to climb ladders and stairs.
• Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
• Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts are prohibited when working with ammonia.)
• Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.