Controls Supervisor, Sustaining
Form Energy · Weirton, WV
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## Controls Supervisor (Sustaining) ### About the Role Form Energy is seeking an experienced **Controls Supervisor** to join the **Operations** team. In this role, you will lead and coordinate **Controls and Automation maintenance** activities across the production floor, overseeing Controls Technicians and serving as the primary escalation point for **factory line-downs** related to controls and automation. You’ll work closely with **Operations**, **Maintenance**, and the **Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems** teams. Reporting to the **Sustaining Controls Engineering Associate Manager**, you will lead technicians, support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, and independently execute **PLC, HMI, and MES software improvements**. **Relocation assistance is available.** ### What You’ll Do - **Production Escalation & Support:** Primary on-site escalation point for Sustaining Automation Technicians resolving electrical, controls, and OT network issues; coordinate corrective maintenance and escalate to support engineers as needed. - **Systems Troubleshooting:** Support troubleshooting of electrical systems, control systems, **SCADA**, and **safety systems**. - **Leadership:** Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Automation Technicians. - **Work Orders:** Guide the team to complete maintenance activities and work orders. - **Safety & Compliance:** Ensure automated equipment functions safely and correctly, following Safety and Environmental policies. ### What You’ll Bring - **5+ years** hands-on experience with industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment (troubleshooting and maintaining electrical/control systems). - Strong **leadership**, scheduling, and planning skills (prior supervisory/lead experience preferred). - Strong **technical communication** skills (written and verbal), with the ability to translate complex 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) **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 ### Where You’ll Work - **Form Factory 1** in **Weirton, WV** (easy commute from **Pittsburgh, PA**) - 550,000-square-foot facility and hub for high-volume battery production ### Benefits & Culture Highlights - Competitive salary, **stock options**, and holistic benefits package - **100%** coverage of medical/dental/vision premiums for full-time employees; **80%** for dependents - At least **12 weeks paid leave** for new parents (up to **20 weeks** for birthing parents) - Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available for the interview process ### Equal Opportunity / Privacy Note Form Energy encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. They will never solicit sensitive personal information (e.g., Social Security numbers or bank account details) during recrui
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