Automation Technician

Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua • Three Forks, MT

366d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Automation Technician will perform instrumentation activities pertaining to automation, reliability standards, inspection, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement. This position has responsibility and oversight of all mining-related systems (process control system, automated systems, network/IT support and miner tracking system).

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in electronics or automation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years' experience with programming, troubleshooting and debugging of industrial components and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability in diagnosing and modifying electrical, electronic and automation failures.
• Demonstrated ability with plant control systems such as ECS, citectScada, PlantPX and RsView32 and able to move data from PLCs to control systems.
• Experience with machine control systems, i.e., PLC programming, Ladder logic, Allen Bradley, ABB, Rosemount, etc.
• Experience with communications/networking with Modbus, Ethernet, DeviceNet and ControlNet.
• Good oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to work under pressure and in changing situations.
• Ability to work well with others and be self-directed, as well as apply creative solutions.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts (such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutation, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry).

Responsibilities

• Inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and updates mine process control system to ensure continuous operations and compliance (MSHA guidelines, National Electrical Codes, etc.).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of instrumentation and automated systems, detects abnormalities and performs repairs.
• Planning and oversight, installation & maintenance of process control projects & improvements.
• Prepares and maintains all schematic and control drawings, sketches, and reports to reflect changes or alterations made in instruments, circuits, and systems.
• Maintain plant process control system including PLC programs and HMI screens for the plant.
• Support Automated Lab system, including human-machine interface and PLC's (hardware and software).
• Removes defective instruments from the system, decontaminates, disassembles, and cleans instruments, and replaces defective parts.
• Reassembles instruments and replaces instruments in the system.
• Acts as a liaison between the plant control system and the IT (Information Technology) Department.
• Advises and consults with Maintenance Manager on abnormal operations, production, quality control, schedules and maintenance problems.
• Calibrates readings on instruments according to standards, with the support and supervision of Maintenance Manager and makes necessary adjustments.
• Support the Business Units with the plant process control system, reviewing equipment start sequences and equipment interlocking, alarm and shutdown set points.
• Create work requests, enter time in work orders, and look up spare parts and inventory.
• Comply with state and federal health and safety regulations, company policies and procedures and the company's environmental compliance policy.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance plans
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree