Automation Engineer

Company Description

Coated Products North America (CPNA) is part of the Blue Scope group of companies located in 12 countries and employs over 14,000 employees. As a leading international supplier of steel products and solutions, principally focused on the global building and construction industry, we believe that our people are our strength. Having a diverse and inclusive workplace enables us to improve our capability and ensure continued, sustainable success.

Automation Engineer – Kalama, WA

We are unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment. Welcome to NS Blue Scope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between Blue Scope and Nippon Steel. Our team of 600 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We love what we do. We’re committed to being leaders in creating and inspiring metal into a wide range of finished products including metal roofing, siding and decking – building beauty and strength in our communities.

Our brands include Steelscape, ASC Building Products, ASC Steel Deck and AEP Span. Working in close-knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization. Joining the CPNA team means you’ll play your part in our ongoing success as we consistently deliver for our customers and strengthen our communities, now and into the future.

Purpose

As a member of the CPNA Maintenance and Engineering team, the Automation Engineer directs the design and installation of new or replacement robotic and automation equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identified. The incumbent is also responsible for the daily maintenance activities on equipment and systems within the automation engineer’s responsibility.

The automation engineer may also be tasked with supporting other maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts or when the need arises.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as project leader on new equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and training.
• Lead or assist in feasibility studies for new robotic or automation equipment.
• Direct the maintenance, reliability, and performance activities to ensure equipment and systems meet their required targets.
• Train operations and maintenance users in new systems operations and maintenance activities.
• Research and investigate new technologies to decrease CPNA’s costs, increase effectiveness, and maintain business viability.
• Assist other maintenance activities across CPNA as required.
• Ensure all systems have secure protection protocols consistent with Blue Scope standards.
• Support CPNA digital and customer experience initiatives to provide highly integrated technology solutions.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Ability

• Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion. Include budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation and technical instruction.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems through application of principals of mechanics, electricity, and fluid dynamics to machines and equipment.
• Ability to understand the operation of moderately complex tools, machines and systems.
• Ability to operate and understand a variety of computer applications and systems such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Working knowledge of modern OT security, networking and integration technologies.

Other Requirements

• Exhibit behaviors and actions that contribute to effective work performance in a team environment.
• Have a safe work history and ethic, and perform safety, health and environmental inspections.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Ability to travel at limited notice, and for extended periods with notice.
• Understands time management to follow production plans and schedules.
• Prefer experience with Microsoft operating systems, security, networking, and cloud (Azure)…