Title:  Automation & Robotics Supervisor

Automation & Robotics Supervisor (BMG)

LOCATION: Sault Ste. Marie, ON

DEPARTMENT:  Maintenance Engineering

At Tenaris, we are on a mission to shape the future of energy through cutting-edge tubular products and services. If you're eager to contribute to a global network of professionals who value results, analytical problem-solving, and teamwork, Tenaris is the place for you.

The role of the Automation & Robotics Supervisor (BMG) will be to plan, develop and supervise execution of maintenance improvements related to automation and robotic systems across the industrial facility to reduce the chronic failures. Manage Automation Level 1 systems as data acquisition system, PLC/Assets management system (FactoryTalk Assetcentre) and industrial networks. Support the different maintenance areas with technical support related to PLC, HMI, Drives and Industrial networks. Support the mill in the research and assessment of the best equipment available and the startup of new pieces of equipment ensuring safety, quality and productivity of the work performed.

Why Join Tenaris:

• Work with a diverse team that values results and teamwork
• Exposure to a variety of industrial machines and processes
• Dynamic, team-based work environment.
• Opportunities for advancement

Benefits to You:

• Career Growth
• Learning Opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Evaluates the efficiency and reliability of industrial Automation (Level 1: PLC, HMI and Drives) and robotic systems, reprogramming or calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality.
• Execute improvement projects related to PLC programming, HMI, Drives, Industrial networks and automation systems.
• Defines the equipment criticality assessment, the maintenance policies applicable to the equipment under his/her responsibility and needed to comply with the maintenance performance goals.
• Defines, develops, and executes maintenance inspection and maintenance plans in quality and quantity to achieve the maintenance performance goals assigned to his/her area of responsibility.
• Defines, develops, and executes PIN-Plans and Environmental-Plans in quality and quantity to comply with the general and specific safety and wellbeing of people, installations and equipment in his/her area of responsibility.
• Defines, develops, and executes Q-Plans in quality and quantity to comply with the general and specific quality objectives and procedures in his/her area of responsibility.
• Actively performs failure and root cause analysis. Establishes and executes the proper corrective action plan to eliminate or reduce the root causes. Promotes knowledge-sharing regarding these events among other Tenaris mills.
• Defines, develops and executes master plans to continuously improve the maintenance performance, focusing in safety, reliability and maintainability. 
• Programs the necessary maintenance activities in Plant Maintenance Days and Extraordinary Repairs to achieve the maintenance performance goals and determine, according to inspection plans, maintenance plans, master plans, and failures/root cause analysis, action plans.
• Guarantees the availability of critical spare parts, ensuring minimum stock (while optimizing storage costs) and though the spare part  criticality analysis, focusing on standardization.
• Keeps the technical records updated in the maintenance management system (SAP PM).
• Proposes and participates in the redesign of machines and/or components with the Maintenance Engineering support, seeking improvements in safety, reliability and maintainability.
• Comply with HSE procedures. Reports incident and accidents. Perform inspections and observations. participate in the investigation process. Implement the preventive/corrective actions. Keep updated the risk analysis and the environmental aspect assessment.
• Proactively motivates, coaches, communicates with and develops his/her staff and manage HR related activities in line with Human Resources norms and procedures. Protect from damage, theft or misuse the facilities, equipment and other physical resources assigned to his/her area.

Your Qualifications:

• Electrical, Automation or Mechatronic degree/certification with minimum 3 years experience.
• Previous experience working in an industrial setting/manufacturing mill would be considered a strong asset
• Ability to work flexible hours as per the requirement of the mill. This role will be working on a day shift, but need to be flexible to work some nights and weekends; being included in an on-call rotation.
• Experience with CMMS systems, such as SAP, to administer the maintenance work plan is an asset.
• PLC and HMI programming.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation systems: hardware/software.
• Configuration of VFD (Variable Frequency Drives).
• Industrial networks: Ethernet IP, Devicenet, Controlnet.
• Configuration/maintenance of servers.
• Data acquisition systems.
• Intermediate Excel and Office skills.
• Safety and Quality minded, detail oriented, with strong follow-up and analytical skills, Boots on the ground personality, interpersonal skills to work with all levels of the company.

Schedule & Working Conditions:

• Day Shift, 8 am - 5 pm, with flexibility based on business needs.
• Work is performed in a steel manufacturing mill.

What Tenaris Offers:

• Competitive salary and company-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including an employer-paid pension plan.
• Relocation assistance may be provided in some instances.

Diversity & Inclusion:

• As a global leader, our foundation was built on diversity in all its forms, including culture, gender, creed, race, nationality, and generation. With diversity among our people, we gain diverse thoughts, abilities and perspectives that keep us both innovative and competitive. Our diverse and inclusive workplace – rooted in our values of safety, ethics, transparency and open communication – brings together remarkable people and enables them to be themselves.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Tenaris is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If your experience and knowledge match our requirements, please apply at Tenaris.com/careers

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those that match the criteria required for the desired profile will be contacted.

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