Automation Engineer

Nevada-Cement-Company; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Health Advocate Service

Vision

FSA Medical & Dependent Care

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentive Bonus Program

Life and AD&D

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Nevada Cement Company is seeking a qualified engineer to lead plant safety initiatives and maintain essential automation and IT support for a high‑volume cement plant in Fernley, NV. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, PLC/HMI programming, and ensuring reliable plant operations.

Minimum 4 years in plant engineering/maintenance in automated manufacturing, with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of plant engineering or maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and procedures.
• Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process servers, and overall process network.
• Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up regularly.
• Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office computer servers.
• Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay.
• Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance department.
• Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network when necessary, including developing new PLC programming and interfacing HMI screens.
• Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment.
• Take active role in communications between departments, explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to production personnel.
• Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment malfunctions.
• Participate in development and implementation of all established company policies; act as a role model for compliance and enforcement.
• All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Skills

Plant engineering experience

Automation environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Salary range $80K - $120K Based on experience - Benefits effective first day of employment!

Specific Job Requirements

• Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and
  procedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to
  continuously improve overall safety.
• Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process
  servers, and overall process network.
• Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on a
  regular basis.
• Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office
  computer servers.
• Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay.
• Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance
  department.
• Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network
  when necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming and
  interfacing associated HMI screens.
• Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment.
• Take an active role in communications between departments, especially
  explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to
  production personnel.
• Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment
  malfunctions.
• Participate in development and implementation of all established company
  policies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel.
• All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Benefits Offered on Your First Day!

• Medical
• Health Advocate Service
• Vision
• FSA Medical & Dependent Care
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
• Life and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)

EEO Statement

Nevada Cement provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

About The Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

4 years:

Minimum of plant engineering or maintenance experience in anautomated manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.