Automations Engineer

Montauk Energy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Long term disability

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Montauk Energy, a renewable energy leader, seeks an Automation Engineer to support 15 operating plants across the U.S. You will design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs, drive process improvements, and support data analytics and IT needs.

You will help develop SOPs, training materials, and start-up activities for new projects. The role requires 3+ years in automation, BS in engineering, and strong knowledge of Siemens/Allen‑Bradley platforms.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and automation systems.
• Minimum 3 years in automation with HMI/SCADA and PLC design.
• Experience with plant startups, commissioning, and process control.
• Proficiency with Siemens/Allen-Bradley platforms and related software.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs across facilities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives at existing plants.
• Support data gathering, analytics and IT-related tasks.
• Assist with SOP creation, training materials, and plant startup activities.
• Develop equipment and programming cost estimates for projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Team collaboration

German language (optional)

Project prioritization

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

Siemens WinCC

Profibus

RSLogix5000

RSLogix500

FactoryTalk SE/ME

RSView32

WonderWare

Iconics

Visual Basic

MS Office (Access/Excel)

Yokogawa Data Acquisition Units

Modbus RTU/TCP

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineer
Reports to: Director of Automation
Location: PittsburghArea

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.

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.