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T S E INDUSTRIES INC. Careers

Controls and Facilities Engineering Manager

T S E INDUSTRIES INC. Careers, Clearwater, Florida, United States

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Description: Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Controls and Facilities Engineering Manager to lead our controls and engineering team in optimizing plant processes, ensuring equipment reliability, and driving productivity in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, with proven leadership skills to manage the controls and engineering team while collaborating with the maintenance team to provide technical expertise. Key Responsibilities Team

Leadership: Manage the controls and engineering team, overseeing their

activities, setting goals, and fostering professional development to

support plant objectives. Allocate resources effectively to enhance system

performance and productivity. Equipment

and Systems Support: Collaborate with the maintenance team to troubleshoot

and resolve complex equipment issues, including servo drives,

Siemens/Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process

controls, to minimize downtime. Controls

Systems Design and Optimization: Lead the design, implementation, and

maintenance of control systems (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, Allen

Bradley, Wonderware) to maximize machine productivity, product quality,

and process efficiency. Capital

Project Management: Oversee multiple capital projects from concept to

completion, developing project scopes, schedules, estimates, and

engineering specifications. Coordinate with internal teams and external

contractors to ensure cost-effective and timely execution. Process

Improvement and Reliability: Conduct root cause analysis and failure modes

and effects analysis (FMEA) to address equipment failures and implement

reliability programs to improve plant availability. Data

and Documentation Management: Utilize tools like SAP, Oracle Databases,

and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to track parts,

work orders, and project spending. Ensure the controls and engineering

team maintains accurate drawings, specifications, and compliance records. Maintenance

Team Collaboration: Interface with the maintenance team to provide

technical guidance, develop training modules for troubleshooting process

equipment, and assist with preventive and predictive maintenance planning. Safety

and Compliance: Ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and corporate

regulations, including OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM), API/ASME

standards, and ISO system requirements. Promote a culture of safety within

the controls and engineering team and across collaborative efforts. Data

Collection and Reporting: Oversee the use of WinCC and other SCADA systems

to collect data and report productivity metrics, ensuring alignment with

operational goals. After-Hours

Support: Provide on-call technical assistance to the maintenance team to

resolve complex issues as needed and ensure the controls and engineering

team is prepared to support critical operations. Teamwork is essential for TSE’s continued success, so Teamwork is an essential function of every employee’s job. Teamwork drives positive results every day. Teamwork promotes positive customer relations and results in exceeding the expectations of our customers. Teamwork benefits every employee since it grows our business and increases our sales. With Teamwork, we all succeed. Without it, we all suffer. Teamwork with co-workers in the same department is just the beginning. Teamwork with every other employee, department and division is the Teamwork that is required to succeed. WE ARE TSE.

Requirements:

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering

(preferred). A two-year technical degree in manufacturing controls may be substituted with 5+ years of relevant experience. Experience:

Minimum

5 years in manufacturing maintenance, with expertise in PLC programming

(Siemens, Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc), servo drives, and process controls. Minimum

3 years of experience leading a technical team, preferably in controls or engineering, with a focus on project management and team development. Experience managing capital projects, including budgeting and contractor coordination.

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency in PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Siemens Sematic Manager, TIA Portal,

Allen Bradley), HMI configuration (Wonderware, Rockwell Software), and

SCADA systems (WinCC). Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, motors, drives, and field devices. Familiarity with SAP, Oracle Databases, Microsoft Office, and CMMS for parts and work order management. Ability to read and red-line P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings. Experience with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred) and OSHA PSM

programs.

Certifications:

Knowledge of API 510, 570, ASME B31.3, and ISO standards preferred. Key Competencies Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a controls and engineering team. Excellent technical problem-solving and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to multitask in a challenging environment, make decisions independently,

and provide clear, consistent direction. Detail-oriented with a commitment to documentation, process improvement, and collaboration with diverse teams. Environment and Physical Requirements Work

Environment: Manufacturing facility with exposure to loud noise (>87

dB), extreme temperatures (up to 110°F), confined spaces, and other environmental elements. Physical

Demands: Requires standing, walking, climbing stairs, squatting, kneeling,

and occasional lifting of components up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception,

and focus adjustment. Mobility:

Minimal travel for training may be required. Shift:

Full-time, day shift (Monday through Friday), with occasional after-hours call-ins. Key Relationships Internal: Lead the controls and engineering team; interface with Maintenance,

Production, Shipping, IT, and Administrative teams. External: Collaborate with vendors, engineering consultants, service contractors,

and other company plants.

Compensation details:

110000-160000 Yearly Salary

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