Automation Technician: PLCs, HMI & Process Improvement

SSAB

Mobile (AL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

SSAB is seeking an EMO Technical Level 1.5 to maintain and improve automation systems in our Mobile, AL facility. The role supports plant operations by reducing downtime, enhancing equipment reliability, and leading automation projects with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities include designing PLC/HMI changes, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing technical guidance to the maintenance team.

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years of industrial automation and PLC programming experience.
  • Experience with industrial motor drives and instrumentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities for electrical and automation issues.
  • Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and processes.
  • Good organizational, prioritization and project management skills.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and support PLCs, HMIs, and automation networks.
  • Design, document and back up PLC code and HMI applications.
  • Reduce downtime and improve equipment utilization via timely maintenance.
  • Lead or support automation and continuous improvement projects.
  • Coordinate outages and ensure availability of parts and resources.
  • Provide technical guidance to maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Industrial automation
PLC programming
Troubleshooting
Electrical knowledge
Analytical thinking
Learning new tech
Teamwork
Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Automation (preferred)

Tools

C/C++
Industrial Ethernet
SCADA/Historian
VFD/servo drive
Linux/SQL
PID tuning

Job description

SSAB is seeking an EMO Technical Level 1.5 to maintain and improve automation systems in our Mobile, AL facility. The role supports plant operations by reducing downtime, enhancing equipment reliability, and leading automation projects with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities include designing PLC/HMI changes, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing technical guidance to the maintenance team.

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