Senior Automation Engineer

Ash Grove Cement Company; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company in Texas is seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer to manage plant computer networks, control and instrumentation, and to provide technical support to operations staff, including after-hours work.

You will supervise electricians and other wage staff, liaise with IT, and oversee PLC systems, LAN/WAN, and plant telecommunication, ensuring security and reliability across the automation backbone.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-year associated degree in electricity/electronics (required).
• 4-year bachelor's in electrical engineering or process controls is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical or automation in industrial manufacturing.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Direct and manage computer automation hardware and software used in the plant operation.
• Direct and manage PLC systems and networks used in the plant operation.
• Collaborate on design, installation, revisions and maintenance of plant electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Maintain security and integrity of LAN devices, equipment and components.
• Direct and provide technical support for plant LAN/WAN and telecommunication systems.

Skills

Electrical/Automation

PLC systems

LAN/WAN expertise

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

English proficiency

Reading/writing

Electrical controls

Industrial manufacturing

Education

Assoc. degree Electrical/Electronics

Bachelors Electrical Engineering/Process Controls

Job description

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

The Sr. Automation Engineer performs engineering technician duties in the areas of plant computer network systems management, control, instrumentation, electronics. This position provides technical support to other plant personnel and includes after-hours work/callouts to support the plant operations. The position supervises electricians and other wage positions associated with Automation Engineering functions. The Sr. Automation Engineer will liaison between corporate IT department and plant to assist with minor IT-related activities on site.

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Directs and manages computer automation hardware and software used in the plant operation.
• Directs and manages Programmable Logic Controller systems and networks used in the plant operation.
• Collaborates with staff on design, installation, revisions and maintenance of all plant electrical and instrumentation systems including all existing and new installations.
• Maintains the security and integrity of all Local Area network devices, equipment and components such as servers, switches, and computers.
• Directs and provides technical support and troubleshooting for plant LAN/WAN and telecommunication systems.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• 2 year/Associates degree electricity/electronics, or related field is required
• 4 year/Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or process controls is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical or automation in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Proficient in problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems, instrumentation, computer operations, and other related technical areas.
• Ability to understand and operate computer software and hardware. Ability to use engineering and electronic equipment such as measuring devices, calculators, and computers.
• Ability to work from general supervision on routine duties with specific instructions, and under close supervision on technical matters involving non-routine duties.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.