Automation Project Manager

3 weeks ago


Newton, United States Kansas Electric, Inc Full time

Job Description:

As an Automation Project Manager at Kansas Electric, you will be responsible for leading and managing projects in controls, overseeing their successful execution from conception to completion. You will collaborate closely with our team to troubleshoot, service, and repair automated electrical systems, providing expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems development, and VFD programming and troubleshooting. Your innovative mindset will drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions to meet customer requirements. Additionally, you will supervise the building, programming, installation, and commissioning of controls projects, ensuring quality and efficiency at every stage.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage projects in controls, ensuring successful execution from conception to completion.
  • Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot, service, and repair automated electrical systems.
  • Provide expertise in PLC programming, SCADA systems development, and VFD programming and troubleshooting.
  • Design and implement innovative solutions to meet customer requirements.
  • Supervise the building, programming, installation, and commissioning of controls projects.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience in controls.
  • Proficiency in RSLogix 5/500/5000, or Studio 5000.
  • Extensive experience in SCADA/Ignition systems development.
  • Strong background in PLC programming and troubleshooting, including VFDs.
  • HMI design experience; FactoryTalk View Studio is a plus.
  • Control panel design/build, UL508A is a plus.
  • AutoCAD Electrical experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with various PLC brands.
  • Excellent communication and customer relationship-building skills.
  • Willingness to travel for short periods.
  • Proactive, independent work approach.
  • Collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team and contribute to tech training.
  • Knowledge of NFPA 70 NEC.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects.



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