Junior Automation Engineer – Cement Plant (Relocation)

Irving Knight Group

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Irving Knight Group is seeking a compliance-focused Controls Engineer to support PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems at a major cement plant in Kansas City, MO. The role includes troubleshooting, programming assistance, and system upgrades.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Electrical/Automation/Controls engineering with 0–3 years of experience, and possess strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Controls or related field.
  • 0–3 years of experience, including internships or co-ops.
  • Basic knowledge of PLCs, industrial controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems at a large-scale cement plant.
  • Troubleshoot automation, instrumentation, electrical, and control system issues.
  • Assist with programming, commissioning, system upgrades, and equipment startups.
  • Support controls for crushers, mills, kilns, conveyors, packing systems, and material handling equipment.
  • Assist with calibration and maintenance of plant instrumentation and sensors.
  • Work with operations and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, production, and efficiency.
  • Maintain control system documentation, backups, and programming records.
  • Follow all company safety, environmental, and process safety policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Analytical thinking
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Controls

Tools

PLCs
Industrial controls
Instrumentation
Electrical systems

Job description

Irving Knight Group is seeking a compliance-focused Controls Engineer to support PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems at a major cement plant in Kansas City, MO. The role includes troubleshooting, programming assistance, and system upgrades.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Electrical/Automation/Controls engineering with 0–3 years of experience, and possess strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Relocation assistance is provided.

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