Automation Engineering M

Job Description
Job Description REGULAR DUTIES

 Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and
procedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to
continuously improve overall safety.
 Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process
servers, and overall process network.
 Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on a
regular basis.
 Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office
computer servers.

• Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay.
• Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance

department.
 Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network
when necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming and
interfacing associated HMI screens.

• Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment.
• Take an active role in communications between departments, especially

explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to
production personnel.
 Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment
malfunctions.
 Participate in development and implementation of all established company
policies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel.
 All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in engineering preferred; chemical, electrical or mechanical.
• Minimum of four years of plant engineering or maintenance experience in an

automated manufacturing environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team building skills and ability to train others.
• Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings and training sessions.
• Must be proficient in PLC and HMI programming,
• Knowledge of software upgrades and license renewals.
• Must be able to work in an environment with minimal supervision

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Physically capable of climbing stairs
• Proficient verbal and written skills
• Must be able to read prints, electrical and mechanical
• Knowledge of PLC programming experience preferably with Modicon Control

Expert or Unity control systems.

• Must have previous HMI development preferably with GE iFix
• Familiar with Rockwell RS Studio
• Ability to install, maintain & test various PLC hardware, temperature, pressure

and level instruments

• Must be familiar with IP addressing and Modbus communication protocols
• Ability to maintain plant office and process computer servers
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have manual dexterity

needed to type on a computer keyboard.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license
• Occasional local travel in a personal or company vehicle is required.
• Review plant alarm logs for unusual events
• Attend Down Day Planning meetings
• Attend Staff meetings

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