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On-Board Engineerig is hiring an Automation Engineer in Gramercy, LA!
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Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time
Job Location: Gramercy, LA
Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k
Compensation: $70 - $87/hr, depending on experience & qualifications
Overview/Summary:
The Automation Engineer provides engineering support for plant automation, process control, instrumentation, and industrial control systems across manufacturing operations. Responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving DCS, PLC, HMI, historian, SIS, and industrial communication systems to improve plant safety, operational performance, equipment availability, and production efficiency. Supports daily plant operations, outage activities, system upgrades, and automation-related capital projects while working closely with operations, maintenance, E/I technicians, and engineering personnel. This position wil convert to full time / direct with our client after a period of approx. 3 months.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Automation & Control System Support
Provide day-to-day engineering support for plant automation and process control systems
Troubleshoot and resolve control system, instrumentation, and industrial network issues impacting plant operations
Maintain and improve DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA, historian, and industrial communication systems
Support lifecycle management, upgrades, migrations, backups, and modernization of automation infrastructure
Maintain control system documentation, logic backups, network drawings, and configuration records
Support industrial control system cybersecurity initiatives and network segmentation strategies
Provide after-hours and outage support for critical operational issues when required
Process Control & Operations Support
Identify and implement control system improvements that improve safety, throughput, efficiency, and product quality
nalyze operational and historian data to identify process and system improvement opportunities
Support control loop tuning, sequencing improvements, alarm management, and operational optimization
ssist operations and maintenance teams with troubleshooting and startup activities
Maintain and improve plant historian systems including AVEVA PI and associated interfaces
Management of Change (MoC)
Lead or participate in Management of Change activities involving automation, instrumentation, and control system modifications
Ensure changes comply with plant safety, environmental, operational, and cybersecurity requirements
Coordinate implementation activities with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors
Maintain accurate engineering documentation associated with system changes
Projects & System Improvements
Support automation and controls projects from concept through startup and commissioning
ssist with development of project scopes, technical specifications, schedules, and budgets
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal departments during project execution
Support plant outage and turnaround activities related to automation systems
Training & Technical Support
Provide technical guidance and support for operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel
ssist with development and delivery of training related to automation systems and operational changes
Support development and standardization of plant automation practices and procedures
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
t least 2-5 years of automation, controls, or process control experience in an industrial environment
Strong troubleshooting and analytical critical thinking skills
bility to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop drawings, and control schematics
Effective communication and organizational skills
bility to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Preferred Technical Experience:
BB DCS systems
llen-Bradley PLC systems including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC-5, and SLC-500
Triconex safety instrumented systems
FactoryTalk View HMI/SCADA systems
VEVA PI Historian and associated interfaces
Industrial networking including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, fiber infrastructure, and managed switches
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor control systems
Process instrumentation including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and field devices
OPC communications and industrial data integration systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in heavy industrial, chemical, refining, mining, power generation, or manufacturing environments
Experience supporting operating plant control systems
Familiarity with Management of Change (MoC) processes
Internship, co-op, or project experience involving industrial automation systems
ISA or related technical certifications are a plus
Work Environment:
Industrial manufacturing/process plant environment
Combination of field work and office/computer work
Exposure to heat, noise, dust, vibration, and outdoor weather conditions
May require callouts, overtime, or outage support as needed
Physical Requirements:
bility to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated equipment
bility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
bility to work in confined or tight spaces
Frequent walking, standing, bending, and use of hand tools
bility to wear required PPE including FR clothing, hard hat, respirator, and safety harness when required
In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background and drug screenings required.
Apply Today!
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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For immediate consideration please send your resume to
Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located
Position Details:
Position Type: Full Time
Job Location: Gramercy, LA
Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k
Compensation: $70 - $87/hr, depending on experience & qualifications
Overview/Summary:
The Automation Engineer provides engineering support for plant automation, process control, instrumentation, and industrial control systems across manufacturing operations. Responsible for supporting, troubleshooting, maintaining, and improving DCS, PLC, HMI, historian, SIS, and industrial communication systems to improve plant safety, operational performance, equipment availability, and production efficiency. Supports daily plant operations, outage activities, system upgrades, and automation-related capital projects while working closely with operations, maintenance, E/I technicians, and engineering personnel. This position wil convert to full time / direct with our client after a period of approx. 3 months.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Automation & Control System Support
Provide day-to-day engineering support for plant automation and process control systems
Troubleshoot and resolve control system, instrumentation, and industrial network issues impacting plant operations
Maintain and improve DCS, PLC, HMI, SCADA, historian, and industrial communication systems
Support lifecycle management, upgrades, migrations, backups, and modernization of automation infrastructure
Maintain control system documentation, logic backups, network drawings, and configuration records
Support industrial control system cybersecurity initiatives and network segmentation strategies
Provide after-hours and outage support for critical operational issues when required
Process Control & Operations Support
Identify and implement control system improvements that improve safety, throughput, efficiency, and product quality
nalyze operational and historian data to identify process and system improvement opportunities
Support control loop tuning, sequencing improvements, alarm management, and operational optimization
ssist operations and maintenance teams with troubleshooting and startup activities
Maintain and improve plant historian systems including AVEVA PI and associated interfaces
Management of Change (MoC)
Lead or participate in Management of Change activities involving automation, instrumentation, and control system modifications
Ensure changes comply with plant safety, environmental, operational, and cybersecurity requirements
Coordinate implementation activities with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractors
Maintain accurate engineering documentation associated with system changes
Projects & System Improvements
Support automation and controls projects from concept through startup and commissioning
ssist with development of project scopes, technical specifications, schedules, and budgets
Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal departments during project execution
Support plant outage and turnaround activities related to automation systems
Training & Technical Support
Provide technical guidance and support for operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel
ssist with development and delivery of training related to automation systems and operational changes
Support development and standardization of plant automation practices and procedures
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
t least 2-5 years of automation, controls, or process control experience in an industrial environment
Strong troubleshooting and analytical critical thinking skills
bility to read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop drawings, and control schematics
Effective communication and organizational skills
bility to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Preferred Technical Experience:
BB DCS systems
llen-Bradley PLC systems including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC-5, and SLC-500
Triconex safety instrumented systems
FactoryTalk View HMI/SCADA systems
VEVA PI Historian and associated interfaces
Industrial networking including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, fiber infrastructure, and managed switches
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor control systems
Process instrumentation including transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and field devices
OPC communications and industrial data integration systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in heavy industrial, chemical, refining, mining, power generation, or manufacturing environments
Experience supporting operating plant control systems
Familiarity with Management of Change (MoC) processes
Internship, co-op, or project experience involving industrial automation systems
ISA or related technical certifications are a plus
Work Environment:
Industrial manufacturing/process plant environment
Combination of field work and office/computer work
Exposure to heat, noise, dust, vibration, and outdoor weather conditions
May require callouts, overtime, or outage support as needed
Physical Requirements:
bility to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated equipment
bility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
bility to work in confined or tight spaces
Frequent walking, standing, bending, and use of hand tools
bility to wear required PPE including FR clothing, hard hat, respirator, and safety harness when required
In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background and drug screenings required.
Apply Today!
On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."
On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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Salary : $70 - $87