Automation Engineer

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Join Amrize as a Automation Engineer I and help construct whats next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

The Automation Engineer is responsible for plant process control system [PCS] specification, application programming, testing, commissioning and maintenance. The incumbent applies the PCS as a tool for improvement of plant performance including rate, availability, OEE and MTBF. Other responsibilities include facilitating use of the PCS as a resource for Process, Maintenance, Production, Shipping, Environmental and Quality Departments.

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Manage and maintain all process related hardware, software and documentation within the confine of the control room and server room.
• Support the maintenance and operation of plant electrical systems and troubleshooting of electrical and control system problems.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming and process control systems (Control Logix, PLC-5 and SLC 500). Experience in instrumentation, motors, starters and VFD’s, communication networks (Modbus, Modbus Plus, Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, etc.).
• Prevent downtime due to faults; continuous improvement to extend life of existing PCS and facilitate eventual upgrade or replacement.
• Programming of Rockwell Contrologix PLC’s, Factorytalk View se HMI’s, plant pax ,VMWare Network Virtualization.
• Support installation of new plant equipment from conception to operation. Assure integration of new systems into plant operations.
• Use of the PCS to provide information for management or other reporting functions (high degree of involvement with environmental reporting and permit compliance).
• Maintain a standard set of specifications for consistent application related to modifications or additions.
• Maintain, organize, prepare, review and revise drawings as required.
• Extensive knowledge of, instrumentations, high level control and expert systems, PLC control and machinery interlocking systems, variable speed drives and motor control systems.
• Identify improvement opportunities to maximize equipment life cycle and efficiency.
• Work closely with Electrical Supervisor, Process Engineers to analyze, improve and document all aspects of operations.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree
• Field of Study Preferred:
  Electrical Engineering or similar field
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1-3 years
• Required Computer and Software
  
  Skills:
  
  SAP, AutoCAD, VMWare, Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Self-starter/ highly motivated team player.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
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