Control Engineer

Covia; Coatzacoalcos; Presencial; MXN 30,000 - 70,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Control Engineer to enhance the Automation Team across various plants. This role involves managing and improving Automation & Control processes, developing maintenance plans, and executing projects that optimize plant performance. The successful candidate will have a strong engineering background in automation, PLC and HMI programming, and a commitment to safety. This innovative firm offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a diverse team where your contributions will make a significant impact on operational excellence and customer success.

Servicios

Attractive salary and benefits package

Annual performance bonus

Formación

• 4+ years in automation projects and 2 years in maintenance within operations.
• Strong understanding of control systems and instrumentation is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Manage Automation/Control Systems across multiple plants.
• Develop and maintain machine programs using various automation software.
• Provide on-site troubleshooting support to plant controls personnel.

Conocimientos

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Troubleshooting

Control System Theory

Instrumentation

Database Knowledge (MySQL)

Electrical Circuits Diagnosis

VFD Programming

Automation Software Development

Intermediate English

Educación

Engineering Degree

Automation and Control

Electrical/Mechatronics

Herramientas

Allen Bradley PLC Software

Schneider Electric PLC Software

Intouch SCADA

Ignition SCADA

MySQL

Descripción del empleo

Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly-skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

Covia is committed to embracing and promoting diversity and inclusion (D&I) where we work, with whom we do business and where we live. We strive to create an inclusive culture where diversity is valued and respected and where all feel included and engaged. We are intentional in our efforts to bring Team Members together and create opportunities to contribute their unique skills, experiences and perspectives in the pursuit of Covia’s business growth objectives. Enabling all Team Members to perform at their best while being themselves is fundamental to the Clearly Covia Values and Culture.

Covia is looking for a dynamic Control Engineer who will have a positive impact on the Automation Team in our Center South Plants as Jaltipan (Veracruz), San Juan (Veracruz), Ahuazotepec (Puebla), Tlaxcala and San José (Guanajuato). As a Control Engineer, you will be responsible for differentiating Automation & Control processes at the different Plants to move current standardization initiatives at a faster pace e.g. Documentation, PLC Programming, HMI Programming, Troubleshooting and execution of Automation and Control projects that require capital expenses and can improve plant performance.

The Successful Incumbent Will Have The Following Key Accountabilities:

• Manage the site Automation/Control System (policies, procedures, routines, etc.) and permeate it to all operational areas under scope.
• Develop maintenance plans for Instrumentation, Control Systems and Automation technologies, improving current and/or developing new ones.
• Responsible for establishing a roadmap for Plant needs in mid & long term to achieve operational excellence.
• Develop, update and install machine programs using automation software and custom coding languages (e.g. Ladder Diagram, Sequential Function Charts, Function Block Diagram, etc.).
• Responsible for PLC and HMI program database (Instruments, Interlocks and Alarms).
• Documentation Control (update/revision) for control system documentation (single lines/wiring/alarms/interlocks).
• Drawing electrical or mechanical schematics to demonstrate how processes will work.
• Install, diagnose, and repair AC & DC circuits (Single and 3 phase).
• VFD/Smart starters Programming and troubleshooting.
• Ethernet Networks maintenance & troubleshooting.
• Plant Instrumentation calibration, maintenance & troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair electro-pneumatic controls and circuits.
• PLC & HMI Programming following a standardized set of controls and page styles.
• On-site & On-line troubleshooting support to plant controls & electrical personnel.
• Review periodically controls system performance (PID’s performance, Alarm System KPI’s).
• Assist with on-site instrumentation/control systems commissioning process.
• Support to maintain & improve Automation Server & Operator Control Terminals.
• Periodically perform plant-wide programming code backup system.
• Provide after-commissioning training to maintenance/electrical plant personnel on instrumentation/PLC/HMI.
• Perform periodically test of Interlocks & Alarms programmed in the control system.

The Successful Incumbent Will Have The Following Minimum Qualifications:

• Engineering degree.
• Automation and control / Electrical/ Mechatronics.
• At least 4 years in automation projects + 2 years in maintenance (within operations/plants).
• Safety First Approach.
• Able to Travel.
• PLC Programming Software (Allen Bradley / Schneider Electric).
• HMI Programming Software (Intouch / Ignition SCADA).
• Database Software Knowledge (MySQL).
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations and best practices (e.g. ISA, ANSI, NEC).
• Strong understanding of control system theory & instrumentation.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Intermediate English Level.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Annual performance bonus.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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