Water Automation Team Leader

Description

• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with Garver’s Water Design Center Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) teams.
• Network infrastructure design, development, and cybersecurity for industrial control systems.
• Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
• Collaborate closely with Garver’s Private Sector group on business development activities for private water and industrial clients across the nation.
• Collaborate closely with Garver’s regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint and future growth areas.
• Partner with Garver’s marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects.
• Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver’s Water Automation Practice Area Team.
• Oversee the hiring and growth of a Water Automation team to support execution of the business plan.
• Automation application development and implementation workflows, standards development, and object-oriented programming strategies.

Requirements

• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance, including ISA/IEC standards for HMI development, alarm management, and cybersecurity.
• Highly-organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• 15–20 years of progressive technical experience in designing automation control system, completing SCADA master plans, designing networks, developing PLC programming logic and SCADA HMI graphic screens, implementing PLC and SCADA HMI applications during system commissioning, troubleshooting technical issues related to instrumentation and automation control systems, leading automation projects, and team mentorship and growth.
• PLC platforms and their respective application development software, such as Allen-Bradley Logix, Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and Studio Designer, Rockwell Automation PlanPAX, Schneider Electric Modicon and SCADAPack, Schneider Electric Ecostruxure Control Expert, Allen-Bradley PanelView, and Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Machine EditionE.
• Strong background in application development methodologies for automation projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
• Deep knowledge of the following:
• Familiarity with IIOT, data analytics, and cloud integration.
• Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Water Automation team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Control Systems, or related field preferred; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• Ability to lead innovation initiatives, including those related to smart water systems, energy optimization, and predictive maintenance.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 trends, predictive maintenance, and AI in automation.
• 5+ years in leadership roles managing multi-site or national teams comprised of in-person and remote team members.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• SCADA/HMI systems and their respective application development software, such as Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Site Edition, AVEVA Wonderware, Inductive Automation Ignition, Trihedral VTSCADA, and GE iFIX.
• Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, client coordination, and risk management.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance