Process Automation Engineer - Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description Process Automation Engineer – Cedar Rapids, IAThis is a full time, exempt position

Job Description:

The Process Automation Engineer will provide support for the industrial control systems across the ADM Cedar Rapids complex to maintain and improve operations through project implementation, troubleshooting, and standard work. They will work with Operations Teams and other Technology Centers to execute projects while applying global standards.

This person will proactively seek opportunities for process automation to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and drive optimization projects. Additionally, they will support and advance the modernization, standardization, and documentation of process automation systems.

The Process Automation Engineer will also contribute to plant culture by supporting safety initiatives and improvement projects.

Job Requirements:

Understands and is accountable for full compliance with safety and other EHS requirements

Develop and maintain knowledge of production processes, equipment and operations in the interest of developing, improving and maintaining process controls and safety interlocks

Develop or modify controls programming and configurations to achieve desired automation solutions, and troubleshoot systems to identify and resolve hardware or software deficiencies

Develop and maintain documentation of industrial automation and controls hardware and software related to process automation control systems

Pursue and maintain industry specific training and certifications relative to this position and for career advancement

Possess ability to skillfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and succeed in an environment of competing priorities

Maintain awareness of and adhere to cybersecurity fundamentals

Work with third-party suppliers / contractors (where applicable)
Ability to effectively coach and develop other colleagues

Possess strong documentation and organizational skills

Possess strong communication skills

Ability to work well within groups and with minimal supervision to meet team and project goals

Act as a highly-motivated, self-starter

Capable of working in extreme temperatures, including the ability to climb stairs, lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds, and sit and stand for long periods of time; should be able to work in confined spaces and at heights

Available for on-call rotation for off-hours, holiday and weekend coverage

Occasional company travel may be required

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment

Experience with or desire to learn industrial controls programming for multiple systems

Ability to troubleshoot and repair issues with process control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 120VKnowledge of industrial process control systems including controllers, instrumentation, AC/DC electrical systems, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

An Associates degree in a technical area; a Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, Computer, or Automation Engineering is preferred

Experience with distributed control systems;
Emerson DeltaV, Valmet (Novatech) D/3 systems, AVEVA Wonderware, or Rockwell Automation PlantPAx preferred

Experience with industrial controls platforms, Allen Bradley PLCs or Emerson DeltaV platforms preferred

Familiarity with data historians such as Aveva PIFamiliarity with Industrial Networks (ie. TCP/IP, Control Net, DH+, Modbus, etc.)Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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