Automation Engineer - Manufacturing

Overview

Job title: Plant Systems Engineer / Automation & Controls Engineer

Location: Harleyville, SC

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Position Overview:

      The Automation Controls Engineer / Systems Engineers' role is to perform the maintenance and programming of the central control systems and associated equipment, provide technical assistance to the Electrical / Instrumentation Technicians

     and provide detail engineering and field supervision for the electrical/instrumentation portion of the capital projects.

Job Accountabilities:

· The Systems Engineer is responsible for optimizing and maintaining high level control and automation for the plant operation promoting process improvement.

· The Systems Engineer is responsible for optimizing and maintaining the plant networks, ensuring proper utilization and reliability.

· The Systems Engineer is responsible for optimizing and maintaining the Human Machine Interface (HMI) working closely with Production perfecting trends, reporting, control, alarms, and displays.

· The Systems Engineer is responsible for optimizing and maintaining software and hardware of the Programmable Logic Controllers.

· The Systems Engineer is responsible for optimizing and maintaining the plant WEB server.

 
Specific Accountabilities

· Maintain plant PLC systems

· Maintain plant control computers

· Maintain plant supervisor controls

· Maintain plant network systems

· Promote new upgrades and feature to assist plant performance

· Develop / Maintain plant reports

· Work closely with the Electrical Coordinator and Supervisor to maintaining plant optimization

· Establish and maintain inventory levels of spare parts

· Create and maintain a working relationship with internal customers

· Establish and maintain management records for direct reports, vendors, and work orders

· Design, monitor and actively act upon preventative maintenance programs

· Ensure conformance with Automation, IT, and corporation guidelines

· Update existing prints and documentation to reflect any changes to the equipment. Approve vendor supplied prints and documentation as systems changes are implemented

Environmental Responsibilities/Activities

1.    Execute and track the environmental process for their area of responsibility ensuring compliance with the Corporate environmental policy and all applicable state and federal regulations.

2.    Implement good environmental practices in all activities to minimize any potential environmental impacts.

3.    Execute the implementation of the environmental policy and guidelines to ensure environmental awareness in all activities and help identify and act on opportunities for improvement.

4.    Consolidate, analyze, and report environmental information to contribute to the continuous improvement and sustainability of business.

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What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
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