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Provide technical assistance to all plant personnel in solving process control and automation problems and use automation technologies to facilitate data driven decisions leading to improved production efficiencies, safety & quality.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical assistance to all plant personnel in solving process control and automation problems and use automation technologies to facilitate data driven decisions leading to improved production efficiencies, safety & quality
Engineering, maintenance, installation, and programming of PLCs, SCADA/HMI, SPC systems
Programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of plant plc systems
Ability to program advanced control loops, ladder rung logic, and function block programming
Proficient in proper PLC logic and HMI documentation
Programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of SCADA/HMI systems
Experience with historian database systems
Understanding of and installation experience with statistical process control systems
Program and maintain continuous operation excel macros to record daily plant operational information
Management and supervision of instrument and controls tuning and maintenance
Calibration of field devices: weigh belts
gas analyzers
thermocouples
pressure and flow measurement devices
etc.
Tuning of control loops
Maintaining accurate, accessible records of calibrations, jumpers, programming changes, etc.
Development, implementation and monitoring of “man-machine” interface and SOP’s
Troubleshooting and Root cause analysis of equipment and software failures
Process hazards have been identified, and prudent control logic, limits and other safeguards have been implemented and maintained in reliable, functional condition
Optimization of process rate, efficiency, and waste to achieve or exceed budgeted goals and objectives
Collaboration with the production team (manager, supervisors and employees) to optimize control logic and resolve process/control failures and faults
Development, implementation and monitoring of SCADA/HMI to achieve repeatable “best” outcomes
Plant IT support for computers, hardware and software
Install, maintain, and support all plant personal computer hardware and software
Liaison for corporate IT department on computer hardware and software installation, maintenance, and upgrades
Proficiency on windows based operating systems and networking
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Instrumentation, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
One to three (1-3) years direct and progressive experience
Knowledge of PLC system design and demonstrated capabilities with computers, VFD’s, HMI’s, process instrumentation, supervisory software and networks
Experience with Allen Bradley, Control Logix PLCs, AVEVA System Platform, FactoryTalk View SE, PlantPAx, AutoCAD, MSSQL, and other Microsoft Application software
Must be able perform advanced mathematical calculations
Self-motivated and ability to work independently
Effective oral, written, and spoken communication skills
Strong Interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills
Read, write, and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, standard operating procedures, electrical drawings, maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
Technical aptitude and strong analytical skills
Detail and process oriented with strong problem resolution abilities
Able to work effectively in a cross-disciplinary way with all levels of the organization
Able and willing to spend time in the plants working with the Operators, Supervisors, and Managers
Must be physically able to perform work assigned
Must be physically capable of accessing all plant locations
Access all areas within a site which could include heights of 150 feet, confined spaces, climbing ladders or stairs, and accessing tunnels
Tolerate working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust
Will be working at times in covered environment but mainly in a lime/mineral environment
The employee will be exposed to the following working conditions: Extreme Heat and Cold, Noise, Vibration, Oils, and Atmospheric Conditions such as Dust, Fumes, and Lime/Mineral Particles
The employee will be required to perform the following actions (from time to time): Standing, walking, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, seeing, hearing and sitting
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
Nice to have:
Advanced degree preferred
Lime, cement, or minerals industry process experience strongly preferred
What we offer:
comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, vacation, and disability insurance
401K retirement savings options, which include an employer match