Automation Engineer, CAPEX

ArcelorMittal•Saraland, AL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

ArcelorMittal Calvert is seeking an Automation Engineer, CAPEX to support their business objectives through dedication to automation engineering, process control, and project execution. This role will contribute to safety, quality, reliability, and operational performance within the company's state-of-the-art steel processing facility. The company is a global organization with a strong emphasis on innovation, digitalization, and advanced technology, aiming to create a stronger, faster, and smarter world. ArcelorMittal Calvert is committed to health and safety, holding ISO 45001 certification and demonstrating a significantly lower Total Recordable Incident Rate than the industry average. They have also achieved a milestone of 8 million hours worked without a lost-time incident. The facility has recently expanded with a new steelmaking facility, and this role is crucial in forging the future of steel in Alabama.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or instrumentation engineering with 10 years of relevant industrial experience, or a Trade School Diploma with 20 years of relevant industrial experience, preferably in steelmaking, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale capital projects.
Experienced in electrical automation, controls, manufacturing, commissioning, or service for industrial automation systems.
Experience working on large-scale steel industry capital projects from concept through commissioning.
Experience with automation systems in heavy industrial environments; steelmaking and caster experience preferred.
Level 1 / Level 2 software programming and troubleshooting experience.
Experience coordinating engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, OEMs, and contractors.
Strong understanding of industrial automation, electrical controls, instrumentation, PLCs, HMIs, drives, and industrial communication systems.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong project management, organizational, and technical problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EAF, continuous casting, steelmaking, FES, or other heavy industrial processes preferred.
Experience with industrial process automation systems.
Experience with PLC platforms such as GE P80i, Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, logi.CAD, Allen-Bradley, or similar systems.
Experience with Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
Experience developing and troubleshooting process sequences programmed in PLCs.
Knowledge of industrial communication systems, including LAN, Profibus, Profinet , and similar protocol.
Experience with industrial instrumentation and process control systems.
Knowledge of Open Platform Communications (OPC) and OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA).
Experience with cascade regulation systems used for gap control, tension control, speed control, and other process controls.
Experience with motor control utilizing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs/VSDs), including regulation through PLC systems.
Experience with low- and medium-voltage distribution systems and motor control systems.
Knowledge of industrial safety systems and safety PLC applications.
Experience leading Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) with OEMs and ensuring successful integration with existing automation systems.
Experience with project execution from concept through commissioning and startup.
SAP experience preferred.
Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E requirements.
Experience with P&IDs, electrical drawings, control schematics, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead automation engineering activities for the Complex II EAF/Caster Project, from concept and FEED through detailed design, construction, commissioning, startup, and final acceptance.
Provide automation engineering leadership for EAF, Caster, FES, Water Systems, and associated auxiliary equipment and processes.
Participate in engineering, construction, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and startup of steelmaking and caster automation systems.
Provide technical support and consultation to management in Level 1 and Level 2 electrical and automation disciplines.
Coordinate engineering activities supporting the implementation of automation system and equipment modifications, upgrades, and improvements.
Perform technical analysis, develop proposals and alternatives, support cost estimates, and coordinate factory testing and commissioning activities.
Coordinate third-party engineering and automation contractors from scope definition through project closeout.
Ensure new automation deployments and modifications are properly integrated with existing plant processes and systems without adversely affecting production or equipment operation.
Establish minimum technical requirements for the purchase, modification, and implementation of automation equipment and systems.
Develop and maintain technical standards based on applicable national, international, and corporate standards while incorporating new technologies where appropriate.
Lead and support the design, programming, testing, integration, and startup of PLC- and HMI-based control systems.
Design, troubleshoot, and commission AC drive systems, electrical controls, VFD/VSD systems, and related PLC regulation systems.
Support the integration and commissioning of industrial instrumentation, process control, communication, and safety systems.
Review P&IDs, electrical schematics, control narratives, equipment specifications, network architecture, and automation design documentation.
Support Level 1/Level 2 architecture, process sequences, control logic, HMI functionality, data collection, and system integration.
Lead FAT activities with OEMs and suppliers to verify functionality, performance, communications, controls integration, and compliance with project requirements.
Support site acceptance testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and final system turnover.
Maintain company technical documentation and ensure documentation remains accurate, current, and readily available.
Provide technical support to the project management organization from feasibility and design through final acceptance testing.
Ensure proper technical documentation is completed and updated following system modifications and commissioning activities.
Identify automation, electrical, controls, instrumentation, and integration issues and work with engineering, OEMs, contractors, and operations to develop practical solutions.
Coordinate automation activities with mechanical, piping, civil, structural, refractory, electrical, and other project disciplines.
Provide regular project and technical updates to internal customers and stakeholders.
Coordinate and execute multiple projects with minimal supervision.
Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, findings, recommendations, and performance trends by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Support development of project schedules, work plans, estimates, technical scopes, and execution strategies as required.
Support management in optimizing equipment quality, cost, availability, reliability, and performance.
Lead, support, participate in, and develop continuous improvement programs and project teams.
Coordinate and direct personnel, contractors, vendors, and technical resources as required.
Observe safety requirements, review accident/incident reports, and assist with investigations as required.
Ensure automation and electrical systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with applicable safety requirements, including NEC and NFPA 70E.
Provide technical training and knowledge transfer to maintenance and operations personnel.
Demonstrate the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability.
Fulfill the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
Fulfill the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment.
Demonstrate commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect.
Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001 (current version), IATF 16949 (current version), and ISO 17025 (current version).

Benefits

High-deductible health insurance plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a traditional PPO plan with a Flex Spending Account (FSA) option.
Excellent dental and vision coverage.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability plans.
AD&D insurance.
401k with an employer match of 6%.
Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses.
Comprehensive relocation package.
Paid vacation, starting at 13 days per year, increasing with tenure.
10 paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Parental leave.
Hybrid work opportunities.
Flexible work hours.
Alternative schedules, depending on the position.
Tuition reimbursement program.
In-house training on professional topics, technical skills, and leadership competencies.
On-site 24/7 convenience mini markets.
Community involvement opportunities.