Controls Supervisor, Sustaining at Formenergy in Weirton, WV

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. Role Description We are looking for an experienced Controls Supervisor to join the Operations team. In this role, you will lead and coordinate Controls and Automation maintenance activities across the production floor. This position oversees our Controls Technicians including corrective and preventative maintenance, continuous improvement, training, and work order management. You will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and our Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems teams. Reporting to the Sustaining Controls Engineering Associate Manager, you will serve as the primary escalation point for factory floor line-downs related to controls and automation. You will lead technicians, assist in diagnosing controls and electrical issues, support root-cause analysis, and independently execute PLC, HMI, and MES software improvements. Relocation assistance is available. What you'll do: Production Escalation & Support: Serve as the primary on-site escalation point for Sustaining Automation Technicians resolving electrical, controls, and OT network issues; coordinate corrective maintenance on the plant floor and escalate to support engineers as needed. Systems Troubleshooting: Support troubleshooting of electrical, control systems, SCADA systems, and safety systems. Leadership: Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Automation Technicians on the factory floor. Work Orders: Guide the team to complete maintenance activities and work orders. Safety & Compliance: Ensure all plant automated equipment functions safely and correctly, strictly following Safety and Environmental policies. What you'll bring: Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience working on industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and control systems. Leadership: Strong leadership, scheduling, and planning skills, with prior supervisory or lead experience. Communication: Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex engineering issues for operations teams. Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Technical Skills: Required : PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000 SCADA/HMI Systems: Ignition Perspective, Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME Ele