Senior Automation Control Engineer

Senior Automation Control Engineer – Tampa, FL

First Shift: 7:00 AM EST – 3:30 PM EST

Full‑Time:
Monday – Friday + Overtime as Needed

OnSite:
Tampa, Florida

Amalie Oil Company is North America's largest privately held independent blender of motor oils and industrial lubricants, with production facilities in Tampa, Florida;
Charleston, South Carolina; and the Los Angeles area.

The AOCUSA Engineering Operations Technology department is responsible for the design, specifications, implementation and commissioning of various production line and supporting process manufacturing systems. In this position, you will aid in the design, integration, testing and commissioning of production-supporting industrial networking, automation, control and infrastructure systems.

• Aid in the design, configuration, implementation, and support of complex automation controls systems and solutions within company facilities nationwide.
• Develop and maintain PLC programs.
• Write automation controls functional specifications/descriptions of operation.
• Create and maintain controls documentation and detailed design documents (controls architecture diagrams and drawings).
• Write and execute test plans.
• Translate complex controls applications and subsystems based on functional specification.
• Understand, interpret and follow applicable procedures and standards.
• Work closely with subcontractors, partners and manufacturers.
• Communicate and work closely with other groups and departments within AOCUSA.
• Identify and suggest improvements.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency with automation and controls industry computer-based software.
• Program, troubleshoot, and support PLC, VFD, Servo automation and controls systems (primarily Rockwell, Allen Badley with some Siemens).
• Troubleshoot general automated and controlled production line and supporting process manufacturing equipment such as scanners, photo eyes, encoders and other automation and controls equipment.

• B.S. in a technical discipline (EE, EET, or equivalent experience) or 8–12 years of job experience as a Sr. Controls Engineer.
• Proven skills in SCADA, HMI systems, controls design and software engineering.
• Knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx Classic.
• Aptitude for understanding the mechanical operation of equipment.
• Situational awareness to quickly assess and take appropriate action.
• Experience in Plant Engineering, Plant Maintenance, or Field Technician.
• Proactive and hands‑on work ethic.
• Team‑oriented mentality.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills.
• Self‑motivated with proven ability to problem‑solve.
• Knowledge of controls theories and principals.
• Proven skills in understanding and designing PLC programs and industrial networks, including Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, Profi Net, Profibus, Device Net, etc.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 %.
• Effective independently and as a member of a team.
• Customer‑service and performance‑driven.
• High effectiveness in interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to handle stressful situations productively and professionally.
• Understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to effectively measure business impact prior to task and project execution.
• Basic mechanical skills to mount IT hardware.

• Position operates in a non‑temperature‑controlled industrial plant environment with hot and cold extremes.
• Moderate noise from forklifts, trains, and trucks.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  Slip‑resistant, safety toe shoes; eye protection; hearing protection.

• Complete insurance coverage:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental Plans available.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Paid holidays & paid time off.
• Free life insurance.
• Chaplain assistance program.
• Medical expense reimbursement program.
• AOCUSA pays the full cost of employee’s health insurance.