Automation Specialist

Audubon Companies•Metairie, LA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Audubon is currently seeking an Automation Specialist I to join our team in our Metairie, LA Office. Working under the direct supervision and of an Automation Lead Engineer, the Automation Specialist I will support in-house automation and control systems projects, including documentation, meetings, programming, graphics development, industrial networking, and testing, as well as lead small projects with limited complexity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university preferred. An associates degree in a technical field is a minimum requirement.
Hands on experience with computer programming, industrial control systems, robotics or other highly technical systems.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable personal transportation.
Fluent in verbal and written English.
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull and lift 50+lbs for an extended period.
Available for after-hours, weekend and holidays if required by project scope.
Proficiency with computer based work, and ability to learn and work in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

Develop specifications for various Operational Technology (OT) hardware equipment such as switches, firewalls, routers, servers, media converters, and patch panels.
Solicit software and hardware quotations from manufacturers and vendors as required.
Delegate tasks and communicate scope, schedule, and budget constraints in a team setting.
Accountable to a project manager or lead engineer for successful execution of project scope, within schedule and budget constraints.
Participate in jobsite and shop visits as required by project scope, including commissioning and startup support at local or remote industrial facilities.
Actively participate and facilitate external and internal meetings with clear and professional written and verbal communication.
Develop control system logic using various programming languages, including Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts, Function Blocks, and Instruction List.
Develop custom industrial Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics across a variety of OEM applications.
Gather and record information from client provided documentation, vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in development of software applications.
Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for project assignments.
Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.