Process Control Automation Specialist

Omya Group; Sylacauga (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya Group in Sylacauga, AL seeks a Process Control Automation Specialist to maintain safe operations and optimize control systems across production. You will work with engineering and production teams to refine designs, implement PLC/SCADA solutions, and ensure data collection for reporting.

The role requires 2+ years in automation and a degree in electrical engineering or computer science. Responsibilities include managing the Process Change Request system, ensuring system reliability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science; minimum 2 years in automation programming.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and SCADA programming is essential.
• Experience with databases, visual basic, networking, servers, MS Office, plant electrical systems and instrumentation.
• CAD experience and knowledge of electrical testing meters are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions to achieve zero lost time injuries.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to refine process design and control systems.
• Lead use of electrical, instrumentation, and process control elements to ensure quality with minimal manual control.
• Design systems to collect quality control data and production reporting information.
• Manage the Process Change Request system and maintain documentation.
• Provide troubleshooting for PLC/SCADA and related hardware; 24/7 coverage as needed.
• Support RAM Engineering to plan and execute capital projects; manage costs and start-up.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA programming

Databases

Networking

MS Office

Instrumentation

Electrical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Visual Basic

CAD

Networking hardware

MS SQL Server

Job description

## Process Control Automation SpecialistApply: Sylacauga: Full time: Posted Today: JR018694**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.* Other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS:**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 annually** EOE.**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship of any kind**