Automation Engineer

Keystone Cement Company LLC • Bath, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer will design, develop, and maintain systems that streamline industrial and business processes. Effectively participate in activities associated with the automation of all the electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems in the plant, reporting directly to the Electrical Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2-year experience in heavy industry.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and delegation skills.
• Must be able to successfully interact and collaborate in a team environment.
• Computer skills, proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced plant environment.
• Able to physically inspect plant properties where climbing steps and ladders, observing at heights, and traversing uneven work surfaces is required.
• Able to wear all required MSHA personal protective equipment.
• Proper wear and use of respirator, when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of cement facilities and equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer safety in all areas of responsibility. Exhibit knowledge of and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. Independently identify and correct safety hazards; counsel employees for non-compliance with safety rules. Conduct or ensure that regular safety training, safety topic meetings and task training are being completed as required. Perform area inspections as required. Cooperate with all external inspectors as necessary.
• Provide the engineering and programming requirements to maintain and satisfy all plants systems’ automation requirements. Interact with other department representatives to develop the correct sequence of operation and P&I D loops for all system upgrades and automation changes requested or required. Write monthly reports on equipment status and work accomplished.
• Perform daily review of the ECS system and all other automation systems to ensure proper operation, making corrections and or repairs where required using the necessary department assets or outside services to accomplish this goal.
• Work with team to manage all work orders associated with automation and control in the plant, keeping the open work orders to a minimum.
• Ensure all drawing and engineering documentation associated with automation in the plant is properly saved and stored.
• Work with the Maintenance Planner, Purchasing, and the storeroom to ensure we have adequate inventory of spare parts associated with our automation systems to ensure the plant will operate at optimum efficiency with no interruption to system control. Research and order parts and materials associated with automation projects in the plant not currently in inventory.
• Oversee work performed by outside contractors that are hired to perform automation services.
• Assume weekend call responsibility in accordance with the weekend call schedule and fill in during vacation, illness, or any other unforeseen event in the Electrical Department.
• Work with the Electrical Maintenance Manager in analyzing and forecasting of maintenance budget. Assist the Electrical Maintenance Manager in planning all major outages and all phases of maintenance in their areas of responsibility and in the development and control of the Capital Budget and the Plant Operating budget when requested. Recommend and research cost savings projects, major jobs, and Capital appropriations for area of responsibility. This should include initial budget of labor and costs for these projects.
• Assist and work with hourly electrical department personnel to resolve issues and perform new installations.
• Support and motivate the workforce to keep a productive team operating. Assist with the administration of technical training for the Electrical Department as required to ensure quality performance in all areas of responsibility. Identify additional training needs and provide training and development opportunities to employees.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical (including prescription), dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities within a large, growing, publicly traded industrial organization.
• Exposure to complex industrial systems and major capital projects.
• A collaborative culture focused on safety, environmental, and operational excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level