Automation and Controls Engineer

Job Description

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

Rogers Group is currently seeking a motivated Automation & Controls Engineer to join our team in the aggregate mining industry. In this role, you will play a vital part on our electrical team supporting the controls, automation, and technology of aggregate and asphalt plants throughout Rogers Group. This position will report directly to the Manager of Electrical Services and will be based out of Nashville, TN. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Design, programming, development and maintenance of automation systems related to the aggregate and mineral processing industry. The person who accepts this assignment will be responsible for meeting the challenge of growth-oriented assignments and interacting with a wide range of people ranging from company executives to external agencies, and contractors. Understand the process flow and design of production facilities related to the aggregate and mineral processing industries. Understand underground mining principles and equipment. Write PLC programs on multiple platforms including Siemens and Allen Bradley. Interface and develop Ignition HMI control systems and data reporting dashboards. Install, troubleshoot and perform maintenance on control systems with a working knowledge of control wiring.


Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and integrate the company's safety culture, aggregate mining processes, and production facility operations.
• PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance along with HMI integration.
• Develop control logic, detailed drawings, and documentation for new and existing systems.
• Interface with Ignition and Canary automation and data historian software.
• Provide detailed drawings of control systems and logic.
• Assist in the coordination of outside electrical and controls services.
• Scheduling work to meet completion dates, technical specifications, functional requirements, and budget constraints.
• Maintain and update accurate program database.
• Debug and troubleshoot field automation issues.
• 10% domestic travel for plant visits and program troubleshooting and startup.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in appropriate technical field; degreed Electrical/Controls Engineer preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related engineering and programming experience required.
• Aggregate industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of process flows and interlocking in processing plants or related field required.
• Programming experience with Ignition, Canary, Siemens and Allen Bradly automation software.
• Working knowledge of underground mining practices and equipment.
• Working knowledge of MS Windows systems (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze production processes and identify enhancements that eliminate bottlenecks and increase efficiency.

Rogers Group provides extensive benefits, strong compensation, and a safe, drug-free working environment.

As a Rogers Group employee, you will have access to our competitive company perks, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday's including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

RGI EEO Statement

It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All applications are accepted online at

About Us

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. Established in 1908, RGI is the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

RGI EEO Statement

It is the policy of Rogers Group, Inc. to recruit, hire, and promote individuals based on demonstrated merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.


All applications are accepted online at