Description The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Career & Technical Education and Student Transition (OCTE), Boone County Area Technology Center in Hebron, KY has an opening for a Machine Tool Instructor. This position is advertised as part of KRS Chapter 156 OCTE for employment through the Office of Career and Technical Education. It is not subject to the provisions of KRS 18A for classified or unclassified service. Duties And Responsibilities • Teaches occupational preparatory classes within a career and technical education program. • Performs other duties as required. In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System. Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check. Salary Dependent On Qualifications, Training, And Experience. KDE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Must hold the Rank III Kentucky teaching certificate in the subject area to be taught; OR Must hold a Kentucky Statement of Eligibility in the subject area to be taught; OR Four years of appropriate work experience, two of which must be in the last five years. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Deborah Cembrook at deborah.cembrook@boone.kyschools.us or 859-689-7855. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
See More Details >>Title: Electrical Designer Location: Remote Friendly Department: Electrical Reports To: Team Leader of Electrical Engineering Department I. Summary The role of an electrical designer is to apply their skill and expertise to fulfill the design requirements of a project. A designer is responsible for execution of project requirements, layout, modeling and coordination required to generate technical deliverables. II. Duties & Responsibilities Designer General • Perform design tasks individually and with a team of other designers and engineers to produce technical deliverables. • Comprehend design principals within discipline and possess a basic understanding of other MEP discipline principals. • Effectively delegate work to others. • Create, organize and plot construction document deliverables for issuance to the field. • Read and understand construction documents including site plans, floor plans, sections, details and schedules. • Apply design principals for multiple project types and clients from inception to closeout. • Review submittals and answer questions from the field. • Competently communicate with clients verbally and in written form. • Perform detailed surveys. • Actively participate in company training. • Actively learn and grow technical knowledge and soft skills. Technical • Design the following systems: power distribution, lighting, lighting controls, equipment connections and fire alarm. • Perform the following calculations: load diversification, fault current and voltage drop. • Understand and apply relevant aspects of building, electrical and energy codes. • Perform branch circuiting and panel schedule calculations. • Perform device layouts for power, lighting and fire alarm systems. • Coordinate scope and connections with other trades. • Perform lighting calculations and manipulate to obtain a required light level. • Perform lighting energy compliance calculations and document results. • Edit master specifications to be job specific. III. Qualifications Designer Education • Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred Experience • Any prior consulting engineering or construction field experience preferred Computer Skills • Basic computing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Proficiency in Revit preferred IV. Performance Metrics Designer • Attitude • Accepts responsibility and ownership of work • Accuracy and timeliness of completed tasks • Expands knowledge base and consistently applies • Attention to detail • Understanding and application of company standards • Department participation • Innovation • Quality and effectiveness of communication with clients and other outside parties
See More Details >>Overview The Power Automation and Controls (PAC) Engineering Manager will be a Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for uptime, continuous improvement, troubleshooting, leading and training operators on all automation equipment within the Chick-fil-A Supply Distribution Warehouse. This individual will be working with state-of-the-art industrial controls hardware and will be collaborating with a diverse team to help deliver automation processes to the highest standards. The PAC Engineer will be expected to work in a start-up environment with all types of trades, standing up sophisticated Material Handling Automation Equipment and transition to Site Engineering to manage equipment; lead a team of technical individuals; lead loss elimination and performance improvement activities around the automation; build technical capability and competency the team he/she will be leading; build capability within the operations organization around the fundamental skill sets needed to support the equipment; lead technical team daily direction setting meetings; manage and own electrical safety program for the site; manage and own functional safety program for the site; be the sites electrical safety officer; and support daily Operations. This individual will not only be a technical SME, but a technical leader and people leader to help create a sustainable organization that can support and progress the organization towards a future with automation. As wholly owned subsidiaries of Chick-fil-A, Inc., Chick-fil-A Supply and Bay Center Foods are food production and distribution services networks focused entirely on serving the unique needs and growing volume of Chick-fil-A restaurants. The Chick-fil-A Supply service networks are comprised of two components: • Distribution Center – State-of-the-art warehouses that house supply for Chick-fil-A restaurants • Transportation – Growing fleet of delivery vehicles that supply Chick-fil-A restaurants Benefits: On top of annual earnings, you will get an additional $22,000 worth of Benefits per year! • Food and Drinks Provided: Free meals, snacks and drinks as part of your workday! • Generous Paid Time Off: - PTO: Accrue up to 3 weeks of PTO your first year with immediate access to (40) hours upon hire - Wellness: (16) hours per year - Holidays: (7) days per year and (1) floating holiday • Health Insurance Options: A variety of health insurance options for medical, dental and vision, including a no premium health insurance option for individuals and families • Retirement: 401k with 5% match for eligible employees • Education Investment Plan: We offer a $45,000 lifetime maximum benefit for continued education of eligible Team Members! • Additional Benefits: To help you thrive in all areas of life including emotional, social, physical, financial and spiritual. Responsibilities Business Requirements: • Strong technical background to help troubleshoot and eliminate tough problems, as well as implement innovative solutions. • Managing and updating key OT equipment in the form of bugs, firmware updates, outages etc. • Manage and coordinate controls hardware upgrades, obsolesce, and failures. • Manage the day-to-day operations and systems needs for all automation equipment. • Managing a team of technical individuals and warehouse team members that will be operating and maintaining the automation systems and equipment. • Responsible for all PLC, Drive, Decentralized IO module, etc. troubleshooting. • Comfortable with developing code for PLC application in ladder logic, function block or structured text. • Comfortable with troubleshooting and develop visualization screens (HMI’s, Thin Clients, etc.) in FTView Studio, Aveva, etc. • Capable of developing a Root Cause Analysis and drive work in systematic and structured form. • Capable of interfacing with Warehouse Management Systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems • Basic to intermediate understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing Practices. • Capable of using AutoCAD Electrical to maintain and make updates to electrical schematics. • Understanding of Power Systems both in application and theory. • Previous experience working in environment where he/she has been exposed to environments leading up to 1000 VAC and understands the fundamental requirements to operate safely in those environments. Customer Relations: • Capable of collaborating with a diverse team to help drive out losses and improve performances. Cross Disciplinary team includes and is not limited to: Industrial Engineers, Operations Managers, Operator Techs, Maintenance Techs, Foods Safety and Environmental Health and Safety. • Capable of leveraging and managing different 3rd party contractors and OEMs. • Possess intimate knowledge of who the customers are and the ability to put others above himself/herself. • Demonstrate the ability to value both relationships and results. Minimum Qualifications Soft Skills: • 7+ years of experience Industrial Controls and Power Systems. • 7+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support. • 5+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment. • 2+ years of experience in managing technical individuals and/or engineers. • 4+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects. • Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment. • Capable of learning in a dynamic, complex environment. • Capable of troubleshooting and eliminating losses by analyzing source code and improving through a structured change management process. • Strong leadership, business problem definition, and priority setting skills. • Aptitude for communicating insights and collaborating across teams/organizations. • Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs. • Experience in dealing with multiple issues and decision-making involving contractors, consultants, engineers, end users, etc. • Excellent business communication and presentation skills. • Ability to effectively coordinate between several vendors, partners, OEM’s and consulting teams. • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills. Technical Skills: • Intermediate skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structure text in Rockwell Platforms. • Intermediate skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms, as well as in Aveva. • Intermediate skill in motion control applications: integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing/implementation servo applications. • Basic skill with process controls applications: Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.). • Programming knowledge and experience desired, i.e., Python, LabVIEW, Java, C#, MATLAB, etc. • Basic knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment. • Basic knowledge of national codes not limited to: NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE. • Intermediate to Expert Understanding of circuit design, derating, and hardware integration. • Understanding of both single phase and 3 phase electrical circuits. • Ability to troubleshoot power failures for both single and three phase circuits; not limited to ground faults, short circuits, open circuits, etc. • Capable of interpreting and analyzing single line diagrams, P&IDs, and equipment electrical prints. • Machine and/or Process Control experience. • Capable of working with different classes of sensors, drives, servos, motors, and controllers in an industrial setting. • Ability to learn Robotics and Industrial Vision to eliminate losses on the floor. Preferred Qualifications • 9+ years of experience Industrial Controls and Power Systems. • 9+ years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems troubleshooting and maintenance support. • 9+ years of experience in an Automated Manufacturing or Distribution environment. • 4+ years of experience managing technical individuals and engineers. • 7+ years of experience with project leadership of large capital projects. • Demonstrated experience of Power Automation & Controls tools in an Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environment. • Advanced skill with programming in ladder logic, function block and structure text in Rockwell Platforms. • Advanced skill in developing HMI screens in both FTView Machine Edition and Site Edition platforms. • Capable of managing managed switches and enforcing OT Network best practices. • Advanced skill in motion control applications: integrating servo drive systems, configuring servo drives, configuring motion profiles, tuning motion applications, and sizing/implementation servo applications. • Intermediate skill with process controls applications: Opera or PlantPAX design applications, PID tuning and applications, instrumentation calibration and setup (Flow Meters, Scales, Control Valves, Pressure Transducers, Radar, etc.). • Intermediate knowledge of machine safety practices, and capable of executing a risk assessment. • Intermediate knowledge of national codes not limited to: NFPA 70E, NFPA 79, ISO, OSHA, UL508A, and IEEE. • Strong Operational and Technical experience in Industrial, Manufacturing and/or Distribution environments. • Intermediate to Advanced experience with robotic controllers and 3D vision systems. • Experience driving integrations between Industrial systems and third-party stakeholders. Minimum Years of Experience 7 Travel Requirements 15% Required Level of Education Bachelor's Degree Major/Concentration Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (Preference is Electrical) *Industrial Controls or Robotics a plus Minimum GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.0 or Higher
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Cincinnati, KY, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 53,394 mechanical trade professionals nationwide, with wages averaging around $729.52 per week in Cincinnati, KY. The job outlook is promising, with a projected growth rate of 11% from 2023 to 2033, significantly higher than the average for all occupations. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential, often surpassing $800.28 per week for experienced professionals.
