Automation Engineer

Experience & Abilities

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or related field)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cement manufacturing and automation processes
• Experience working with 5S methodology and KPI tracking (3+ years)
• Proven background in continuous improvement initiatives (3+ years)
• Familiarity with high-performance methodologies (2+ years)
• Strong understanding and application of 5S and continuous improvement practices

Supports the Maintenance Manager to maintain the engineering systems for the automation of the plant and ensure continuous operation. Supports operations teams during normal plant operations and troubleshooting processes. Analysis of electronic and automation equipment using Continuous Improvement (CI) and High Performance (HP) methodology to detect potential areas of improvement, select the adequate instruments equipment and controls for the application and implementation of solutions.

Review, change when necessary, equipment starts sequences, and interlocking while maintaining 5S KPIs

• Designs, specifies and implements the electronic engineering systems for the cement plant including PLC programs and HMI screens.
• Supervises provide direction and trains automation technicians and electricians.
• Designs specifies and oversees the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of opacity, continuous emission monitors for both environmental and process applications.
• Designs, specifies and oversees the installation, maintenance and operation of plant automation systems
• Operate computer-assisted engineering software to perform engineering tasks
• Prepares and keeps updated all technical drawings while maintaining 5S KPIs.
• Reviews and/or implements a Preventive Maintenance Routine for environmental and process instrumentation to maintain 5S KPIs.
• Reviews spare parts requirements and requests changes if needed. Research, select or apply sensors, communication technologies, or control devices for motion control, position sensing, pressure sensing, or electronic communication
• Prepare specifications for Bill of Materials and equipment and reviews settings on the Enterprise Resource Planner (SAP).
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new automation equipment using Continuous Improvement (CI) and High Performance (HP) methodology.
• Acts as an interface between the plant electronic components systems and the IT (Information Technology) Department.
• Designs, implements, and maintains instrumentation equipment
• Remains knowledgeable of current cement industry standards and technology. Research and makes recommendations to initiate capital projects that will follow Continuous Improvement (CI) and High Performance (HP) methodology.
• Compile data and reports to discuss potential engineering projects to ensure environmental compliance
• Advises and consults with Plant Manager on the resolution of any electronic systems problems through the exercise of independent judgment implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) and High Performance (HP) principles.
• Supports Automated Lab system, including human-machine interface and PLC’s (hardware and software).
• Support maintenance business unit during device troubleshooting and instrument calibration and is a direct source of assistance to the Electrical Department and Automation Technician.
• Supports the operations teams with the plant automation and electronics systems, reviewing equipment start sequences and equipment interlocking, alarm, and shutdown set points.
• Places requisitions for materials and parts from storerooms and vendors.
• Maintains and enforces a safe working environment, adheres to all plant and MSHA safety policies and practices, supervises daily housekeeping of assigned areas (following continuous improvements and 5S methodology), adheres to plant policies and proper use of plant radios, and any other assigned tasks towards the improvement of business operations.
• Ensures quality of work performed supports, good time management and is able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failures
• Responsible for implementing Continuous Improvement and High-Performance projects and KPI

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