Process Automation Engineer
About The Position
The Process (Level I) Automation Engineer is responsible for field automated processes in the unit and helps ensure the reliability of plant automation assets through collaboration with other departments. The engineer is committed to safety and continuous improvement. The role maintains, designs, programs, and improves automated machinery and processes; troubleshoots Level I process equipment and system failures; assists with root-cause analysis and solutions; and identifies automation deficiencies and improvement or capital projects. The engineer also supports capital project implementation, instrumentation and maintenance personnel, and operational and maintenance needs. The position maintains required documentation, updates drawings, communicates spare-parts needs, and interfaces with bargaining-unit employees in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and company policies.
Requirements
- Two- or four-year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or related experience.
- Proficiency with at least one of the following PLC types: Siemens S7 including TIA Portal V15.0 or above; Allen Bradley Studio 5000; or GE RXi/HPCi.
- Must be very flexible in work hours; the normal schedule can include weekends and off-hours.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing plant safety practices that promote an injury- and accident-free workplace.
- Perform tasks safely in accordance with plant safety rules and good practices.
- Maintain, design, program, and improve automated machinery and processes.
- Troubleshoot Level I process equipment and system failures; assist with root-cause analysis and developing and executing solutions.
- Evaluate baseline departmental metrics and recommend measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost.
- Support the Engineering department with capital project implementation to meet schedules and budgets while addressing operational and maintenance needs.
- Support Instrumentation and other maintenance personnel as needed.
- Communicate supplies and critical spare-parts needs to the maintenance manager.
- Identify Level I automation process deficiencies and pursue improvement and/or capital projects to help ensure continuous operations.
- Maintain required documentation and update drawings as necessary.
- Interface and communicate with bargaining-unit employees in compliance with the current collective bargaining agreement.
- Follow company policies in the NLMK Policies & Procedures for Salaried Employees Manual and applicable amendments.
Benefits
- Health coverage options
- Dental coverage options
- Vision coverage options
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Non-union 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Health and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
