Automation and Controls Engineer

Rogers Group Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Career growth

Job summary

Rogers Group, Inc., based in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineer to join the electrical team supporting controls, automation, and technology across aggregate and asphalt plants.

You will program PLCs, develop control logic and diagrams, and integrate Ignition and Canary. Coordinate with external electrical services as needed, while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related engineering and programming experience.
• Aggregate industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of process flows and interlocking in processing plants.
• Experience with underground mining practices and equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Windows (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance with HMI integration.
• Develop control logic, drawings, and documentation for systems.
• Interface with Ignition and Canary automation software.
• Provide detailed drawings of control systems and logic.
• Coordinate outside electrical and controls services.
• Schedule work to meet dates, specs, and budget.
• Travel up to 10% domestically for plant visits and startup.
• Debug and troubleshoot field automation issues.

Skills

Safety culture adherence

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls

Tools

Ignition

Canary

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Job Description

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

Automation & Controls Engineer

Rogers Group is currently seeking a motivated Automation & Controls Engineer to join our team in the aggregate mining industry. In this role, you will play a vital part on our electrical team supporting the controls, automation, and technology of aggregate and asphalt plants throughout Rogers Group. This position will report directly to the Manager of Electrical Services and will be based out of Nashville, TN. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and integrate the company's safety culture, aggregate mining processes, and production facility operations.
• PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance along with HMI integration.
• Develop control logic, detailed drawings, and documentation for new and existing systems.
• Interface with Ignition and Canary automation and data historian software.
• Provide detailed drawings of control systems and logic.
• Assist in the coordination of outside electrical and controls services.
• Scheduling work to meet completion dates, technical specifications, functional requirements, and budget constraints.
• Maintain and update accurate program database.
• Debug and troubleshoot field automation issues.
• 10% domestic travel for plant visits and program troubleshooting and startup.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate technical field; degreed Electrical/Controls Engineer preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related engineering and programming experience required.
• Aggregate industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of process flows and interlocking in processing plants or related field required.
• Programming experience with Ignition, Canary, Siemens and Allen Bradly automation software.
• Working knowledge of underground mining practices and equipment.
• Working knowledge of MS Windows systems (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze production processes and identify enhancements that eliminate bottlenecks and increase efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About Us

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. Established in 1908, RGI is the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.