Process Control Automation Specialist

Omya-7; Sylacauga (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya-7 in Alabama seeks an Automation Engineer to maintain and advance process control systems, PLC/SCADA, and electrical/instrumentation infrastructure. You will design reliable automation, collect data, and support production with 24/7 coverage for critical systems.

Requires a bachelor's in electrical engineering or computer science and 2+ years in automation programming, PLC/SCADA, databases, Visual Basic, networking, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science.
• Minimum of two years of experience in automation programming.
• Familiarity with PLC/SCADA programming, databases, Visual Basic, networking, servers, MS Office, and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions and zero lost time injuries.
• Work with engineering and production to refine process design and control systems.
• Lead use of electrical, instrumentation and process control elements to minimize manual control.
• Design systems to collect quality and production data.
• Manage Process Change Request system and PLC/SCADA documentation.
• Provide troubleshooting for production and maintenance, including 24/7 coverage.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Databases

Visual Basic

Networking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

CAD systems

Electrical testing meters

Plant electrical systems

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record within the area of responsibility. Perform work duties in accordance with QSHE system procedures.Work with the engineering and production staff to refine process design and control systems and projects. Lead the use of proper electrical, instrumentation, and process control elements to make quality products with the minimum of manual control and maintenance. Design systems so quality control information and production reporting data is collected and available in useful formats.Manage the Process Change Request system.Maintain the electronic system so process change requests can be initiated by plant personnel, approved by responsible parties and implemented by engineering/process control personnel.Responsible for maintaining reliable system, existing PLC, SCADA, and related hardware along with communications, back-ups and software.Schedule automation system maintenance and verify the availability of spare parts in inventory.Provide troubleshooting assistance to production and maintenance.Work closely with hub Automation to maintain Omya standards.Assist all plant personnel when systems are malfunctioning or when the product is out-of-specification. Includes 24-hour a day coverage for PLC, SCADA, and all computer and networking hardware.Assist RAM Engineering to initiate, estimate, seek financial approval, design, specify, direct engineering effort, supervise construction, manage project costs, commission, check-out, and start-up capital projects as required.Maintain PLC, SCADA, and network documentation and ‘red lining’ of electrical and process drawings.Interface with all levels of staff and contractors from various sites and departments to ensure that quality products are produced in an economical and safe manner.Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in automation programming, or equivalent combinations of education, training and experience is required. Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA programming, databases, visual basic, networking, servers, MS Office, plant electrical systems and instrumentation is essential. Prior use of a CAD system and knowledge of electrical testing meters and methods are preferred. A thorough understanding of plant electrical and electronic equipment including motor drives, instrumentation and troubleshooting, or ability to quickly learn is required. Must be able to work independently and accept responsibility for sophisticated and expensive equipment and work responsibly with potentially hazardous processes and systems.Salary range: $90k - $110k annuallyThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship of any kind