Automation Technician V (Remote with Travel)

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.• Develop lasting relationships with great people.• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Automation Technician V (Remote with Travel)As an Automation Technician V at Niagara Bottling, you will be working on the production floor with plant Automation technicians at Niagara facilities around the country. Tasks include performing advanced troubleshooting, upgrades on production lines automation systems and providing technical support to those plants that need help. You will also be responsible for training and mentoring the plant Automation technicians.Essential Functions• Providing Plant Support for Niagara Facilities• Provide aid and expertise to plant maintenance and automation teams• Aid in any needed repairs on production machinery, as necessary• Troubleshoot and repair complex machine electrical issues• Automated Upgrades• Perform root cause analysis for automated machine upgrades• Research and Development of innovative technologies for increased output and reducing labor• Technician Training• Share knowledge with the plant electrical and automation technicians• Seek out training opportunities for team development and report to Technical Engineering Manager• Travel Requirements: Approximately 100% of the year• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.Competencies• Proficiency in, but not limited to:• AB Automation software• Siemens Automation software• B&R system knowledge for troubleshooting• Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.• Able to work alone and with others• Often sent out for plant support alone with minimal supervision• Often working in conjunction with plant electrical maintenance staff• Strong analytical and problem solving skills• Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative• Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills• Able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment• Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforceQualifications• Minimum Qualifications:• 4-6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment• 2-4 Years – Experience managing people/projects• experience may include a combination of work experience and education• Preferred Qualifications:• 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects• experience may include a combination of work experience and educationEducation• Minimum Required:• Associate's Degree in Engineering or other related field• Preferred:• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related fieldTypical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Hourly$41.88 - $58.63 / HourlyBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsAny employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Plant NameCORP-OFFSITE