Electrical Automation Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking an Electrical Automation Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client located in Calvert, AL.

Provide on-site Automation Engineering support through technical leadership and continuous optimization of process improvement projects within the Steelmaking to meet the company's business goals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Electricity or related field required
• 2 years of experience in electrical automation in manufacturing, commissioning or service for electrical automation systems, preferred in steel or similar heavy industry
• Industrial process automation systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) like GE P80i, Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, logi.
  
  CAD
• Human Machine Interface Systems
• Process Sequences programmed in PLCs
• Industrial communication systems, like LAN systems, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Knowledge of Open Platform Communications (OPC) and OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA)
• Cascade regulation systems, used for gap control, tension control, speed control and other reprocess controls
• Motor Control utilizing Variable Frequency Drives including regulation via PLC systems
• Demonstrate experience regarding Low/Medium voltage distribution systems, motor control systems, etc.
• Industrial Safety Systems
• Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Project, etc.

• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Able to competently handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal
• Ability to develop and provide training within the maintenance and operations organization
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism

• Provide technical leadership in a highly automated production facility
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, availability, and efficiency
• Improve process automation by leading and supporting electrical improvement projects, focusing on automatic control systems and associated field devices
• Lead and participate in root cause failure analysis
• Continuous optimization of process automation systems utilizing process data acquisition systems
• Lead and participate in the commissioning of new equipment
• Responsible for planning improvement activities using SAP software
• Support training, coaching, and mentoring for maintenance technicians and operations team members
• Full compliance with both Safety and Environmental standards
• Work in interdisciplinary teams during process improvement activities
• Work with Process Engineers and Mechanical Engineers regarding day-to-day line activities
• Demonstrates the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability
• Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
• Fulfills the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect
• Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001 (current version), IATF 16949 (current version), and ISO 17025 (current version)

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.