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FocusKPI

Marketing Operations Analyst

Montgomery, AL · On-site

As a Marketing Operations Analyst on the Marketing Operations & Technology team, you'll help share the client's marketing data strategy. This includes driving data governance and consistency across ...

FocusKPI

As a Marketing Operations Analyst on the Marketing Operations & Technology team, you'll help share the client's marketing data strategy. This includes driving data governance and consistency across ...

FocusKPI

As a Marketing Operations Analyst on the Marketing Operations & Technology team, you'll help share the client's marketing data strategy. This includes driving data governance and consistency across ...

Amtis

IT Operations Manager

Birmingham, AL

£62K - £70K/yr

This is a key opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day IT operations, drive service excellence, and shape the future roadmap across cloud, Network, EUC and application environments. You'll join a ...

ECS

IT Systems Administrator

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Support the operations and maintenance of end user workstations, networks, and connected devices to ... of IT services, applications, and processes. * Provide customer facing support working to ...

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How much do operations tech jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for operations tech in Alabama is $82,546.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,300.00 and $125,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Operations Techs?

Operations Techs, or Operations Technicians, are professionals who ensure the smooth running of industrial, manufacturing, or facility operations. They are responsible for monitoring equipment, performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Their work is critical to minimizing downtime and keeping processes efficient. Operations Techs often work in shifts and may be required to respond quickly to unexpected problems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Operations Tech, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operations Tech, you need a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, safety protocols, and a high school diploma or technical certification. Familiarity with tools like SCADA systems, PLCs, and maintenance management software is typically required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective teamwork skills help Operations Techs excel in dynamic environments. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring smooth facility operations, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safety standards.

What are some typical challenges Operations Techs face when troubleshooting equipment issues on-site?

Operations Techs often encounter challenges such as diagnosing complex mechanical or electrical faults under time pressure, working with outdated documentation, or coordinating with multiple teams to minimize downtime. Being able to quickly analyze problems, communicate clearly with engineers and supervisors, and adapt to unexpected situations is essential. The role may also require balancing preventive maintenance tasks with urgent repairs to ensure smooth operations.
Operations Tech jobs near you
Infographic showing various Operations Tech job openings in Alabama as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,546 per year, or $39.7 per hour.
Operation Technology Engineer

Operation Technology Engineer

Constellium

Muscle Shoals, AL • On-site

$61K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Constellium rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

Job Summary:
The Operation Technology Engineer within Muscle Shoals will be responsible for the daily operational planning, organizing, and executing all OT functions at the location. This includes managing OT operations to meet customer requirements, collaborating with cross-functional operational teams in areas such as maintenance and automation, supporting and maintaining existing applications, and providing guidance to cross-functional teams while building solutions related to IT/OT operations. This position will focus on local operations, plant capabilities, and will report to the Automation Engineering Manager.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of IT and OT principles to apply industry best practices to the array of legacy and modern operational technology architectures and technologies.
This role will proactively collaborate effectively on solutions and priorities by working closely with the Automation Engineering group, local and global IT group, as well as maintenance and operations groups across the site.
Responsibilities:
  • Follow all plant policies and practices to meet safety, quality, and cost objectives.
  • Ensure good housekeeping of all work areas.
  • Support the immediate and short-range OT/IT needs through proper and efficient utilization of direct and cross-functional resources.
  • Adapts and executes plans and priorities based on established strategies and objectives within the Automation group.
  • Analyzes complex needs presented by the site and recommends technical solutions.
  • Recommend, develop, organize, and communicate OT roadmaps and contribute to IT and Applications roadmaps for local operations.
  • Manage daily tasks associated with project and end-user support.
  • Ensures the consistency and maintainability of existing applications by creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
  • Incorporates and enforces regional and global standards into local operational standards, policies, and work instructions.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify technology needs and opportunities. Works with internal IT/OT groups to provide effective solutions to address business needs.
  • Assesses and identifies technology needs and opportunities, recommending enhancements, upgrades, or replacements. Continuously seeks opportunities to optimize processes and workflows.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related or equivalent degree
  • 6+ years of diversified experience in IT and OT, preferably supporting a larger manufacturing facility and in a matrix organization with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with OT infrastructure required.
  • Experience with SCADA/HMI Server/Client communication requirements
  • Experience with Industrial Protocols and terminology such as SCADA, MODBUS, OPC, Ethernet/IP, Profinet.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Must be experienced with developing presentation material for planning, training, and project development.
  • Knowledge of most major programming languages, network operation, computer hardware, and operating systems
  • Experience with project planning and project management a plus
  • Experience with long term data collection and storage software and hardware (such as IBA) a plus
  • Experience with SCADA/HMI systems such as Cimplicity and/or Ignition also a plus

About Constellium Muscle Shoals:
Constellium Muscle Shoals is a major aluminum sheet supplier for the packaging and automotive markets. The plant has ~1,200 employees and more than 100 acres under room, including five casting units, hot and cold rolling mills, and a slitting and finishing center. Muscle Shoals produces aluminum sheet for use in all three components of beverage cans (body stock, coated end stock, tab stock) and has the capacity to produce over 1 billion pounds per year of finished aluminum coils. The plant also produces aluminum automotive coils to be processed at our CALP line in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Muscle Shoals' world-class recycling center is able to recycle the equivalent of 20 billion aluminum cans per year.
Constellium is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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