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Automation Technician 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Automation Tech, are to: 

• Responsible for all maintenance processes in the Automation area;
• Responsible for the execution and daily organization of the activities of the area, accompanying the execution in the field and withdrawing   reports of the supervisory systems, if there is any abnormality;
• Conduct interlock tests;
• Ensure the availability of systems;
• Make changes to control systems if necessary;
• Ensure the reliability of data transfer systems from the control network to the corporate network;
• Develop and participate in Failure Analyzes;
• Develop working instructions and 1 point lesson;
• Train the Autonomous Maintenance team in your area of expertise;
• Monitor the Autonomous Maintenance activities providing guidance to the team;
• Keep the documentation current;
• Identify and implement improvements in the process, equipment and procedures;
• Participate actively in meeting the commitments of the Policy and the Objectives of Quality, Safety, Health and Environment;
• To contribute to the improvement of the quality of products and services, reducing the risk of accidents, reducing the consumption of   Natural Resources and the appropriate Disposal of Waste;
• Comply with internal procedures and assist in meeting the legal requirements applicable to its activities;
• Help eliminate losses and create value by reducing variation in the production process and equipment settings;
• Use Focused Improvement techniques (eg 5WHYs) to initiate process improvement;
• Develop, repair, replace or retrofit equipment as needed to minimize downtime;
• Support areas throughout the plant in conducting the adoption of 5S practices to maintain an environment conducive to work, aligning with marking and ordering tools;
• Help keep metrics and other relevant information up to date in visual management frameworks to conduct teamwork and facilitate turn change.

WHO YOU ARE                                         

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE (Leadership Integrity Flexibility Efficiency) values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three years of applicable experience;

• Technical Training in Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechatronics Instrumentation and Electrical Equipment;

• Logical Controls Programmable Industrial automation;

• Knowledge of Regulatory Standards, especially NFPA 70.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Robotics.

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