Automation Manager - Energy
A leader is someone who can get people to do things that they could not otherwise do. They stretch people to make them better, help them achieve their goals, and help them be proud of the work that they do. Our Automation Managers are responsible for the overall success of a group of engineers and programmers and work alongside other managers and project managers to keep Vertech and their teams successful. The product that Vertech sells is the time of its team members so managing and developing those team members is a huge part to our success. If you love to lead and know industrial automation, we have an amazing role for you! Who We Are At Vertech, not only do we develop world class industrial automation solutions for some of the top US companies, we also strive to be the team of choice for the best and brightest talent. I mean, we call ourselves control freaks for a reason. The passion (and intelligence) our employees have is truly mind-blowing. In turn, we work hard to take care of our own with excellent benefits and pay, personal development, and transparent communication. We also know that you can be great at what you do and still have fun. If that sounds like a good fit, help us bring the next generation of automation solutions to nearly every industry, including manufacturing, food and beverage, renewable energy, water and wastewater and more. Top Reasons to Work with Us Flexible work schedule with work from home options for numerous roles Weekly communication from management in our internally famous Friday morning meeting Competitive Compensation including a bonus plan and benefits A manager that is cool…most of the time, because no one is perfect A path for growth, a great culture, PTO, AND MORE! What You Will Be Doing Maintain a world class team Ensure your team's projects remain profitable Work with other Automation Managers and Project Managers to keep the team busy and properly utilized on projects Ensure consistency and reliability of solutions through appropriate use of processes and procedures Continuously review processes and procedures to ensure they are kept up to date and improved where possible Coach team members to maintain current technical and other relevant skill sets Ensure the team is adequately staffed with the right skill-sets for current and upcoming projects Participate in regular leadership meetings What You Need for this Position Bachelor of Science in an engineering related field (or 3 years of related engineering experience) 15 years’ technical experience 7 years’ experience in industrial automation 3+ years of demonstrated experience leading teams Thorough understanding of metrics related to automation control systems including but not limited to enterprise SCADA applications, PLC upgrades, process control, HMI screens, site commissioning, instrumentation and controls and systems design. OEM experience highly preferred Experience with Agile project management methodologies is a plus Apply To This Job