Automation Engineer: PID & PLC Controls Lead

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

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.