What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Cement Plant Openings?
DescriptionThe salary range for this role is $70,000 to $75,000.
Nature and Scope
- Participating in team-based safety teams and learning safe operating practices.
- Responsible for learning the Programmable Logic Controller software and hardware.
- Responsible for learning to program the Human Machine Interface (HMI), work closely with the Production team to perfect trends, reporting, control, alarms, and displays.
- Responsible for learning the plant networks, ensuring proper utilization and reliability.
- Learn the plant WEB server.
- Become responsible for plant computers and other components of the business network.
- Participates in the improvement of the Plant’s technical capabilities through optimizing automation including high level control systems.
Specific Accountabilities
- Assist the Automation Coordinator with maintenance of PLC systems.
- Assist the Automation Coordinator with maintenance of plant control computers.
- Assist the Automation Coordinator with maintenance of plant supervisor controls.
- Assist the Automation Coordinator with maintenance of plant network systems including company computers.
- Assist the Automation Coordinator with tuning PID loops.
- Promote new upgrades and features to assist plant performance.
- Work closely with the Electrical/Instrument Supervisor maintaining plant optimization.
- Assist the Automation Coordinator with establishing and maintaining inventory levels of spare parts.
- Create and maintain a working relationship with internal customers.
- Ensure conformance with Automation, IT, and corporation guidelines.
- Must be able to operate PC’s, operation and process computers.
- Learn the operation of kiln, raw mill and finish mill systems.
- Work closely with the Process Engineer(s) to learn the plant equipment, its functionality and enhance the control of main equipment to optimize plant performance.
Qualifications
- Minimum of an associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in process systems in the cement manufacturing or related field.
- Must be able to work as a part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in their functional area as well as the overall plant operations.
- Must be able to meet on-call responsibilities in a 24/7 operation once all development criteria is met.
Benefits Offered on Your First Day
- Medical
- Telemedicine
- Health Advocate Service
- Dental & Orthodontics
- Vision
- FSA Medical & Dependent Care
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
- Life and AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000