Automation Engineer

Amrize•Florence, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer is responsible for specifying, programming, testing, commissioning, and maintaining the plant process control system (PCS). The role uses the PCS to improve plant performance, including rate, availability, OEE, and MTBF, and facilitates its use by the Process, Maintenance, Production, Shipping, Environmental, and Quality Departments. The position is located at the Florence, Colorado plant; relocation assistance is available. The engineer manages process-related hardware, software, and documentation in the control room and server room; supports plant electrical systems and troubleshooting; and helps prevent downtime while improving existing PCS and preparing for upgrades or replacement. The role programs Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk View SE HMIs, supports PlantPAx and VMware network virtualization, and integrates new plant equipment from conception through operation. It also supports reporting, including environmental reporting and permit compliance, maintains specifications and drawings, identifies equipment-life and efficiency improvements, and works with the Electrical Supervisor and Process Engineers to analyze, improve, and document operations. The position requires commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies, including proper use of approved PPE and respirator requirements where applicable.

Requirements

Three to five years of automation work experience; cement industry experience is preferred.
Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
Knowledge of PLC programming and process control systems, including ControlLogix, PLC-5, and SLC 500.
Experience with instrumentation, motors, starters, VFDs, and communication networks such as Modbus, Modbus Plus, Ethernet, ControlNet, and DeviceNet.
Experience with SAP, AutoCAD, VMware, and Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of AC/DC systems.
Experience with motors, transformers, starters, protection devices, MCS, and VFDs.
Ability to participate in and lead RCAs for recurring failures.
Ability to use test equipment.
Self-starter and highly motivated team player.
Adhere to safety protocols and properly use Amrize-approved PPE, including respirators when required; employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit testing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
Automation experience in the cement industry.

Responsibilities

Specify, program, test, commission, and maintain the plant process control system (PCS).
Use the PCS to improve plant rate, availability, OEE, and MTBF, and facilitate its use by Process, Maintenance, Production, Shipping, Environmental, and Quality Departments.
Manage and maintain process-related hardware, software, and documentation in the control room and server room.
Support the maintenance and operation of plant electrical systems and troubleshoot electrical and control system problems.
Prevent downtime caused by faults, continually improve existing PCS, and facilitate eventual system upgrades or replacement.
Program Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs and FactoryTalk View SE HMIs, and support PlantPAx and VMware network virtualization.
Support installation of new plant equipment from conception to operation and ensure new systems are integrated into plant operations.
Use the PCS to provide information for management and other reporting, including environmental reporting and permit compliance.
Maintain standard specifications for consistent application to modifications and additions.
Maintain, organize, prepare, review, and revise drawings as required.
Identify opportunities to maximize equipment life cycle and efficiency.
Work with the Electrical Supervisor and Process Engineers to analyze, improve, and document operations.
Communicate, improve, and adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies; promote a culture of safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax retirement savings.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
Holistic health and well-being programs.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care.
Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
Educational Assistance Program.
Dress for your day.