Automation Engineer

Imerys; Sandersville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mineral solutions company seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to oversee and improve automation and electrical initiatives. Responsibilities include designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems. Candidates should have a BS in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position is located in Sandersville, Georgia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in installing electrical distribution systems.
• Experience with programmable logic controllers is essential.
• Ability to understand processes and contribute to design.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain electrical systems for processing facilities.
• Oversee projects, ensuring they meet specifications and budgets.
• Investigate and troubleshoot plant/process problems.

Skills

Installation of electrical distribution systems

Programming PLCs

Troubleshooting

Process Optimization

Knowledge of NFPA/NEC Standards

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Overview

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Automation Engineer

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for automation and electrical/power initiatives and working cross-functional departments (Operations, Engineering, EH&S, and Quality). This role will oversee and perform the design, installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of new and existing electrical distribution systems, programmable logic controllers, and associated instrumentation systems, which will improve the efficiency and operating parameters of our processing facilities.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on design, installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of new and existing electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Perform high-quality work that is completed on time and within budget.
• Achieve synergies with vendors/contractors (when approved) and ensure that their work is completed on time, to specifications, and within budget.
• Assess and document the success/failure of completed projects based on the initial proposal.
• Develop Process Optimization and Automation systems related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs – Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, ControlLogix), Aveva Insight by Wonderware, and Human Machine Interface Systems (HMIs).
• Under general direction, plan, schedule, assign, and review the work in the field, including the management, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of operations and CapEx projects in North America, including improvement projects, plant infrastructure maintenance upgrades.
• Duties will include devising new approaches to problems, and preparing or modifying drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs, and monitoring work for compliance with applicable codes (NEC, NFPA), accepted engineering practices, and Imerys standards.
• Overseeing the implementation of new process control projects.
• Developing and utilizing complicated process/control simulation software.
• Purchasing and installing equipment.
• Investigating and troubleshooting plant/process problems.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in installing and operating electrical distribution systems, programmable logic controllers (Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, ControlLogix), building of HMIs (RS View, FactoryTalkView, and Aveva Insight by Wonderware), Ethernet/fiber optic networks, and controls/instrumentation in a process manufacturing industry.
• Experience with low, medium, and high voltage systems in industrial settings is preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of current software and related instrumentation, including database (Pi Servers) and SCADA systems, with a proven track record of effectively utilizing them.
• Ability to thoroughly understand our processes and to participate in the preliminary design of automation projects and add value to the design process.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of electrical/automation control design and engineering techniques, as well as CAD and graphics skills.
• Electrical AutoCAD and electrical analysis software familiarity (ETAP, Easy Power) is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) Standards.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required. - 10%

Work Environment

• This position will be operating in an industrial minerals environment, which includes both wet and dry processing, with milling, screening, separation, blunging, degritting, drying, and calcining equipment.
• Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds up to 25% of work time.
• Climbing stairs up to 10% of work time.
• Frequent use of computers and telephones, PPE related to mining and industrial sites required (hard hat, respirator, safety glasses, steel-toed boots).

Position Type

Position Type: Full time and Permanent

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

EEO statement: IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.