Automations Engineer

Montauk Renewables, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Montauk Renewables, Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer to support 15 U.S. plants by developing and verifying control systems, programming PLCs, and aiding in startup and operations.

The role requires hands-on experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, HMI design, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer will contribute to project scoping, design reviews, and field verification, while supporting data collection and IT needs across sites.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of direct automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and process control system architecture.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems across multiple platforms and vendors.
• Experience with design reviews, startup, commissioning, and ongoing operations support.
• Ability to develop cost estimates for equipment and programming changes.
• Experience with data gathering, analysis, and IT support functions in an industrial setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs across facilities.
• Support project life cycles from scoping to startup and operations.
• Assist with SOPs, training materials, and commissioning activities.
• Develop equipment and programming cost estimates.
• Provide IT and data analysis support for Montauk Energy operations.

Skills

Siemens S7 PLCs

Siemens WinCC

Profibus

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial automation

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

RSLogix5000

RSLogix500

FactoryTalk SE/ME

RSView32

WonderWare

Iconics

Visual Basic

MS Office (Access/Excel)

Modbus RTU/TCP

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Company Statement

This is an opportune time to join a fast-growing company which is an industry leader in the renewable energy space. Montauk is a fully integrated renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of landfill methane into renewable electric power and renewable natural gas. Montauk’s corporate offices are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with regional offices in Houston, Texas and Irvine, California. Montauk operates as a subsidiary of Montauk Holdings Limited, a publicly traded holding company listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Job Title: Automation Engineer

Reports to: Director of Automation

Location: Pittsburgh Area

Summary

The Automation Engineer will support all existing operations and new development projects within Energy (currently 15 operating plants throughout the United States). Duties will include working with existing team to develop projects through their entire life cycles; prioritization, scoping, design reviews, construction support / field verification, programming, start up, and operations support.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs
• Responsible for carrying out process improvement activities at existing facilities with new equipment
• Responsible for providing support for Montauk Energy’s data gathering and analysis needs and various IT support functions
• Assist with SOP and training material development, and plant startup including equipment and circuit check out
• Responsible for developing equipment and programming cost estimates

Skills Desired

• Previous new facility design experience preferred
• Proficient/trained/certified in Siemens S7 PLCs, WinCC HMI, and Profibus
• Fluent in German language - Two facilities with Siemens control systems were developed by German company. Would be useful for comment and documentation translation.
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC installation, start-up and programming - current platforms
• Familiarization with automated valves and their operation with control oversight
• Understanding of related systems, i.e. instrument air, power distribution, condensate handling
• Knowledge of process/control systems interface to operating/production facilities
• Experience with gas processing, batch and unit operations, and / or corrosive/toxic chemicals a plus
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities

Mandatory Strong working knowledge in the following:

• Siemens S7 PLCs
• Siemens WinCC
• Profibus

Desired Strong working knowledge the following:

• RSLogix5000
• RSLogix500
• FactoryTalk SE/ME
• RSView32
• WonderWare
• Iconics
• Visual Basic
• MSOffice - Access and Excel
• Yokogawa Data Acquisition Units
• Modbus RTU and TCP/IP communications
• Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA Software
• XLReporter
• Red Lion Data Acquisition Devices / Crimson 3.0+

Education

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree.

Experience

• Three or more years of direct automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLC’s, DCS, and process control system architecture design required.

Physical/Working Conditions

Work environment includes extreme temperatures, wind, wet and/or humid and noise. May be exposed to chemical, fire, burn and explosion hazards and fumes, odors, mists, dusts and gases. Travel 25-75%.

• Lifting or moving up to 50 pounds; frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
• Normal ability to distinguish colors, speak, touch, and hear
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus required
• Frequent walking over uneven terrain, standing, use of hands and fingers, handle and feel objects and tools
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers
• Ability to use a variety of tools

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Full-Time employees are eligible for a strong benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Long term disability, and life insurance
• Retirement 401K
• Pay is commensurate with qualifications.

Montauk Renewables is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. We are a drug free work environment based on Federal guidelines and use e-verify to confirm employment eligibility.