CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Are you passionate about automation reliability and bridging the gap between engineering commissioning and operational ownership? In this role, you’ll support automation run-off and ensure a successful handoff of plant automation from engineering into operations—building robust systems, standards, and maintenance programs that sustain world-class performance over time.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Manage automation systems and technical projects, ensuring that all installations meet production ramp schedules and budgeted performance objectives.
• Oversee the Commissioning, Qualification, and Verification (CQV) process for new equipment installations, ensuring a smooth transition from engineering commissioning to operational ownership.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, including spare parts management and reliability-cantered maintenance, to support ongoing equipment performance (MTBF, MTTR).
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, machine guarding reviews, and ensuring all mechanical and electrical systems meet Zero Harm and regional safety standards.
• Provide technical leadership and support to plant operations teams, conducting training sessions for maintenance and production staff, and troubleshooting equipment issues as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Process Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and external contractors, to ensure the successful delivery of capital projects and automation improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in equipment reliability, process efficiency, and safety by implementing Quality Operating Systems (QOS) and Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track and optimize performance.
• Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT), ensuring all systems are properly tested and documented before going live. Ensure handoff includes complete documentation, including as-built drawings, maintenance manuals, and spare parts lists.

You’ll lead network continuous improvement for operational performance and equipment reliability, uplift technical capability across sites, and serve as the technical services lead for serialization automation projects—from installation support through qualification/verification, reliability planning, and final operational transfer.

Travel Requirements: 60%
 

Location: Remote Based, near major airport; Central US preferred due to travel coverage, will consider large southern markets such as Atlanta or Orlando, Miami, Charlotte, etc.

What You’ll Do (Key Accountabilities)

• Partner with Process Engineering to support the development and execution of CapEx automation projects.
• Conduct and support pre-installation site assessments, including technical skills readiness and infrastructure evaluation.
• Ensure automation projects meet production ramp schedules and achieve budgeted performance objectives.
• Support equipment Qualification & Verification to enable a smooth transition from Engineering installation to Operations ownership.
• Provide technical leadership for process optimization<