Automation Engineer I
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
About The Job Automation Engineer I
USALCO, LLC is a major unit within the manufacturing network of an established, successful, and growing supplier of alumina-based intermediates to Fortune 500 as well as other industrial and municipal accounts. The Automation Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager, and the position requires a detail-oriented, self-starter who:
Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Versed in PLC platforms and process programming. Ability to prioritize work to meet tight deadlines. Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written. Have a working knowledge of low and medium voltage power systems. Have knowledge of instrumentation and integration to PLC systems.
Key Responsibilities Include
Design and program PLC and HMI based control systems. Work with local teams to train and maintain control systems. Maintain and troubleshoot process instrumentation. Maintain documentation for instrumentation setup and identification. Originating CAD-type drawings or other design documents to successfully meet project requirements. Ensure all control project maintenance is preformed and including secured backed up. Develop, test and maintain projects to ensure proper operational control. Forecast improvement actions to ensure current technology and reliability. Developing support relationships with contractors, vendors. Working with operating personnel to improve quality, efficiency and operating effectiveness of equipment at all plant sites to meet maintenance budgets. Increasing profitability, efficiency and productivity through technology, personnel training, and process improvements. Meeting all safety requirements of job functions being performed and ensuring that reporting personnel and contractors follow all OSHA safety standards. Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills while building productive employee relationships. Providing appropriate performance analysis and reports and justifications for projects and maintenance programs.
Requirements: A relevant undergraduate major in engineering or computer science. The right individual has a "can-do" attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently, and consistently performs to very high standards. Willingness to travel 25% of the time.
USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
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