Automation Lead - Nucor Towers & Structures
Nucor Corporation

Decatur, Alabama

Posted in Mining


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Division: Nucor Towers & Structures Inc

Location: Decatur, AL, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Deadline to Apply: November 19th, 2024

Expand Beyond with Nucor

Nucor Towers & Structures (NTS) is a new entity within Nucor, the largest recycler and largest manufacturer of steel and steel products in North America, focused on the execution of our strategy to "Expand Beyond" our core business. As a part of Nucor's New Markets product group, NTS is focused on the exciting growth potential in the power distribution market. The current production facility is in West Hazleton, PA, with greenfield sites going up in Decatur, AL and Crawfordsville, IN.

For a brief video about NTS, please visit the following link: NTS Update Video

Why Nucor?

With a firm commitment to our teammates, strong benefits and performance incentives, it's easy to see why Nucor is named one of America's best employers and ranked as the #1 employer in its industry by Fortune Magazine. For more information on our benefits go to Nucor.com/benefits.

We work together to create a safe, positive, and engaging environment. While delivering the highest quality products and service for our customers, we lead the steel industry in environmental responsibility. Joining our team means working with people who have your back and are invested in helping you build a strong future. You will never stop learning at Nucor - and when you are ready to take the next step in your career, we're ready too.

Basic Job Functions:

We are seeking an automation lead to build and develop a team and take site-level ownership over automation and electrical functions at Nucor Towers & Structures in Decatur, Alabama.

The site will feature state-of-the-art controls, automation, and robotics for advanced steel manufacturing. The team will support the integration of robots into custom designed manufacturing cells and be responsible for maximizing equipment productivity.

  • Recruit a diverse and high-achieving team
  • Train, develop, and coach the automation team
  • Lead multimillion dollar capital investment projects
  • Attend automation, robotics, and equipment supplier training

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and two years of experience, an associate's degree in a STEM field and four years of experience, or six years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • Diverse background in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial controls
  • Demonstrate leadership presence and inspire, motivate, and empower others
  • Ability to travel for training, equipment runoffs, and to NTS sites in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and South Carolina

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Leadership experience
  • Experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and drives
  • Experience with ABB robots
  • Experience with Ignition SCADA and HMI
  • Experience working in a greenfield environment

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vets - and a drug - free workplace

Nearest Major Market: Decatur



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