Automation Engineer

Hirebridge; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quikrete Materials in Harleyville, SC, seeks an Automation Engineer to design and implement PID control loops and automated plant processes. You will troubleshoot control systems, support field equipment, and help keep operations compliant with safety and regulations.

Responsibilities include programming DeltaV/Rockwell PLCs, maintaining data historians, and training control room staff on system operation and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field; or a 2-year technical related degree with 5+ years experience.
• Strong understanding of process controls and control loop tuning.

Responsibilities

• Program PID control loops for plant systems and subsystems.
• Troubleshoot, repair and maintain PLC-based control systems (DeltaV/Rockwell).
• Train operators and shift staff on control relationships and automatic operation.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure safety, quality and compliance.
• Maintain plant data historian and backups; ensure data availability for operations, maintenance and regulators.
• Provide on-call support for 24/7 plant operation.

Skills

PID control

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Rockwell

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Quikrete Materials, we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. The prime objective of the Automation Engineer is to program all Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) control loops to fully automate all plant systems and subsystems. Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the control system including field communication equipment and support for system configuration. The Automation Engineer also assists in training Control Room Operators, Shift Supervisors, and others in understanding control relationships and in implementing full automatic control of the entire plant. This position supports a good standing in the community, sustainable operations, and adheres to and upholds all company policies, safety standards and federal / state regulations.

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance:We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth:Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits:We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards, and company policies.
• Principle responsibility for programming the Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) logic that controls the day-to-day plant operations, including rock crushing and conveying, rock blending and grinding, the pyro-processing system, clinker handling, finish milling, and cement shipping operations.
• Responsible for learning Delta V, Rockwell, or other PLC programming logic and staying current in the programming field so that evolving control technology can be applied in plant operations.
• Interacts and coordinates efforts with other plant departments to maintain safety controls, quality emphasis, efficient operations and compliance with permit regulations.
• Maintains data servers, coordinating efforts with the Information Technology Department, so that data can be stored using the plant data historian (IP.21) and can be utilized and retrieved as needed by operations, maintenance and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains current back up of systems so that operations can be restored in a timely manner should control hard drives be lost for any reason.
• Maintains a log of all programming changes to the process detailing the change made and the effective date of the change.
• Works closely with the Production and Process personnel to refine and update programming changes as needed.
• On-call responsibilities to cover a 24 hour, 365 day operation as directed by the Production Manager.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, while building rapport with team members/Vendors/Consultants/Customers.
• Study, read, and understand field equipment drawings, manuals, and plans to understand operation and aid in problems solving efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field; or a 2-year technical related degree and 5+ years equivalent experience
• Ability to define correlation between like and/or associated equipment
• Ability to reprioritize to fit business needs
• Good verbal, numerical, abstract, and accuracy reasoning abilities.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to transfer knowledge in a training environment.
• Must be able to work overtime, all shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Must display good employability skills (attendance, job performance, attitude, willingness to work, etc.)
• Due to the nature of this position, it is essential that the teammate be available to report to the designated work site / office and be ready to begin work when scheduled,
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen.