Project Engineer - Level 1 Automation

The Automation Engineer is responsible for a wide range of software and process engineering activities that support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This role focuses on analyzing process performance, identifying and prioritizing improvement opportunities, and designing and implementing effective solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and system reliability. Key responsibilities include developing and modifying control strategies, optimizing automation systems, and leading the execution of process improvements from concept through commissioning.

The Automation Engineer also maintains and supports all Level 1 and Level 1.5 hardware and control platforms, ensuring their integrity, availability, and performance.

• Develop and implement methods and best practices to improve product quality, expand product capabilities, and reduce manufacturing costs through the effective use of advanced automation technologies.
• Design, develop, and manage Level 1 process control systems and related engineering projects to optimize production efficiency, improve yield, and enhance overall product quality.
• Analyze process performance using data-driven approaches, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions to drive continuous improvement.

• Provide advanced troubleshooting, technical guidance, and hands‑on support to Maintenance and Operations teams, including Level 1.5 EMO (Engineering Maintenance Operator) personnel within the Rolling Mill.
• Maintain, support, and continuously improve all Level 1 electrical and control systems to ensure high reliability, performance, and compliance with applicable industrial standards.
• Deliver specialized technical support for process control systems and software across the Rolling Mill and Finishing Area, ensuring stable and efficient operation.

• Perform preventive and time‑based maintenance on automation and control system hardware to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Identify, evaluate, and replace obsolete or failing field components to maintain system integrity and minimize downtime.
• Manage and maintain I/O interface cabling and associated hardware to ensure accurate and reliable signal transmission.
• Monitor system performance, including diagnostics, fault detection, and recovery, to support continuous and stable operations.

• Monitor automation and control applications to ensure accurate, stable, and efficient operation across all platforms.
• Manage and maintain system backups, including administration of the Factory Talk Asset Centre server, to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.
• Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot operating systems and application software to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance programming and configure system and application software to support ongoing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Plan, design, develop, implement, and maintain HMI applications to support safe, efficient, and user‑friendly operation of process equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure interfaces are intuitive, standardized, and aligned with operational needs.
• Maintain and enhance HMI standards, including graphics, alarms, and navigation, to ensure consistency and effectiveness across systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize HMI performance to ensure reliability, responsiveness, and accurate real‑time data visualization.

• Develop, organize, and maintain accurate technical documentation, including system configurations, historical records, and change logs.
• Create and update user guides, operating procedures, and “help” documentation to support Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Analyze and reverse‑engineer existing systems, when required, to reconstruct and document software specifications and functionality.

• Respond to operator requests and provide timely resolution of automation and control system issues to support continuous operations.
• Provide 24/7…