Electrical & Automation Manager

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical & Controls Manager is responsible for leading plant electrical, controls, automation, and OT support activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role combines people leadership, hands-on troubleshooting, automation strategy, capital project execution, and continuous improvement ownership across processing, packaging, utilities, and facility support systems. 

The manager leads a technical team while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, quality, IT/OT, engineering, and external integrators to improve equipment reliability, modernize legacy control systems, and deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, throughput, and OEE.

Compensation - $110,000.00 - $140,000.00. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Lead, coach, develop, and manage the electrical and controls team through clear expectations, scheduling, training, performance management, and accountability for execution.  
• Own plant support for PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, power distribution, safety circuits, and supervisory systems across Fresh, Arils & Beverage processes. Occasional regional travel as needed to support other facilities.
• Provide direct technical leadership for advanced troubleshooting of electrical, automation, networking, and controls-related failures using schematics, software tools, and field diagnostics. 
• Drive control system lifecycle management, including migration plans for obsolete PLC, HMI, network, and drive platforms. 
• Lead integration and startup of new equipment, as well as controls upgrades for existing lines, utility systems, and facility infrastructure. 
• Support plant electrical infrastructure and low-voltage control systems, including troubleshooting, design review, documentation updates, and expansion planning. 
• Support plant data and digital initiatives through historians, MES, SQL-connected systems, reporting tools, and machine-level integration projects. 
• Use CMMS data, downtime trends, and failure history to prioritize reliability actions and capital improvements.
• Provide on-call or escalated support for critical production issues, shutdowns, startups, and major project activities as required. 
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety requirements, arc flash expectations, LOTO practices, and machine safety standards; escalate material risks to plant leadership.
• Manage approved controls contractors, system integrators, and vendors to ensure work is executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to plant standards. 

PLC & Control Systems

• Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix, and legacy SLC5 systems
• Siemens S7/TIA Portal platforms
• Exposure to B&R automation systems preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC logic, I/O architecture, and integrated machine controls

Industrial Networks & Communications

• Ethernet/IP
  • Profinet
  • DeviceNet
  • ControlNet
  • Remote I/O systems
  • OPC communications preferred
• Understanding of managed industrial switches, routers, wireless infrastructure, and plant network architecture

HMI / SCADA Systems

• • Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus / FactoryTalk View ME & SE
  • Siemens HMI platforms
  • Wonderware / AVEVA platforms
  • SCADA, Historian, MES, and data collection systems
  • Knowledge of visualization, alarming, trending, and operational reporting systems

Drives & Motion Control

• • Allen-Bradley PowerFlex series drives
  • SEW Eurodrive systems
  • B&R motion and drive platforms
  • Emerson and Yaskawa drives
  • VFDs
  • Servo systems
  • Motion control applications
  • Motor control centers (MCCs)
  • Soft starters and motor protection systems

Electrical & Instrumentation

• • Electrical control panels
  • Relay logic
  • Safety circuits
  • Instrumentation systems
  • 24VAC / 24VDC / 4–20mA control systems
  • Level
  • Pressure
  • Flow
  • Temperature
  • Position and distance measurement devices

Software & Digital Systems

• • SQL databases
  • Historian systems
  • MES platforms
  • Data integration systems

Exposure to:

• • JSON
  • APIs
  • Web services
  • Industrial data platforms
  • Industry 4.0 technologies preferred

Engineering & Design Tools

• • Electrical schematics
  • Panel layouts
  • P&IDs
  • Mechanical drawings
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Visio
  • Electrical design documentation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing electrical, automation, controls, or reliability teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Safety, and external vendors or contractors.
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities including production support, capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and emergency plant support.
• Experience supporting high-speed manufacturing, packaging, or processing operations within food, beverage, CPG, or related industrial environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of reliability methodologies, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement principles.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe work practices including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash, and machine safety systems.
• Support capital planning, budgeting, and project justification activities related to controls, electrical infrastructure, reliability improvements, and automation modernization initiatives.
• Prior experience leading capital projects, equipment upgrades, or plant modernization initiatives preferred.
• Ability to foster a collaborative team environment built on communication, accountability, engagement, and mutual respect.
• Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and technical development skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage electrical & controls budget.
• Proactive leader who demonstrates ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset across plant operations and team performance.
• Self-directed leader capable of balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational support when required.
• Ability to support off-shift, weekend, and emergency operational needs in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Technology, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Equivalent combination of technical education and relevant industrial experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience supporting industrial manufacturing systems in a production environment.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing, maintenance, automation, or controls preferred.
• Food & Beverage manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

If you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand, then this could be for you.

Successful applicants must have an excellent work ethic, be self-motivated with proven problem-solving capabilities, able to meet the fast-paced nature of business demands with a “can-do” attitude, committed to delivering outputs in a timely manner, a team player, reliable, and work with minimal supervision; supports organisational philanthropic, corporate, and environmental initiatives, and models Company’s core values: Adapt and Grow, Do What’s Right, Nourish and Develop, Play to Win, and Work Together.

Please submit your applications through the link provided.

FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NWVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, age, or other protected categories outlined by local legislation.

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