Automation & PLC/SCADA Facilities Engineer

Socket.dev; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA, seeks a Facilities Electrical Specialist to provide technical engineering services and project management supporting production, maintenance, and administrative teams to meet the location's business plan.

The role leads electrical and controls projects, coordinates all project phases from scope to start-up, and supports PLC/SCADA/HMI systems and safety compliance to drive reliability and productivity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 7–10 years in maintenance and controls.
• 3–5 years with electrical systems such as power distribution, PLCs, HMIs, and database systems.
• US work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.
• Export-controlled items access and eligibility to work with such items.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical/controls projects for process improvement and obsolescence mitigation.
• Coordinate all project phases from concept to start-up and closure.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment issues, emphasizing reliability and productivity.
• Provide PLC, HMI, and Robotic system support and programming.
• Maintain records for automation programs and changes.
• Propose and execute improvements to automation systems and processes.
• Focus on facility safety and compliance with EHS policies.
• Oversee contractor work and compliance with company and regulatory policies.

Skills

Electrical systems

PLC/Controls

Project management

Manufacturing experience

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Wonderware

SQL

AutoCAD/Inventor

Allen Bradley/ControlLogix/Modicon PLCs

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Howmet Aerospace in Hampton, VA, seeks a Facilities Electrical Specialist to provide technical engineering services and project management supporting production, maintenance, and administrative teams to meet the location's business plan.

The role leads electrical and controls projects, coordinates all project phases from scope to start-up, and supports PLC/SCADA/HMI systems and safety compliance to drive reliability and productivity.