Automation Engineer Job Wentzville area,Missouri USA,Engineering

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will support the Ste Genevieve Plant directly using existing automation systems and provide technical support as required by the plant. This role will be the liaison between the site management, division and corporate automation teams. Automation technologies will be used to facilitate data-driven decisions leading to improved production efficiency, safety & quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:
1. Standards and specifications for hardware and software

Work with engineers, maintenance, quality and operations to design and implement improvements in Controls and Automation equipment.
Support and lead automation upgrades and implement division/corporate process control strategies and standards.
Assist in coordination and oversight, completion, and implementation of plant Automation projects.
Support design, program, specify, purchase and oversee installation of electrical systems in the plant.
Program and document Automated equipment including control loops, State Machines, and Sequencers.
Support maintenance and programming of our control systems and HMIs

2. Optimization of process rate, efficiency, and waste to achieve or exceed budgeted goals and objectives

Collaboration with the production team (manager, supervisors and employees) to optimize control logic and resolve process/control failures and faults
Development, implementation and monitoring of the "man-machine" interface to achieve repeatable "best" outcomes

3. Procurement process

Create scope of documents for projects assigned in accordance with guidelines developed by the operating team.
Promote cooperative efforts between all functions related to capital projects
Work closely with Capital Programs team as necessary.

4. Maintain and improve the existing controls and equipment.

Calibration of field devices: weigh belts; gas analyzers; thermocouples; pressure and flow transmitters; etc.
Optimization-Tuning of control loops
Maintaining accurate, accessible records of calibrations, jumpers, programming changes, etc.
Development, implementation and monitoring of "man-machine" interface and SOP's
Troubleshooting and Root cause analysis of equipment and software failures
Process hazards identified and control logic, limits and other safeguards implemented and maintained in reliable

5. Problem Solving and Decision-Making Ability

Provide technical assistance to all plant personnel in solving control and process problems by utilizing SPC, SQL, Historian, and other tools.
Work closely with the division/corporate Automation team to ensure consistency.

6. Training and development

Develop yourself as a positive learner/professional who participates in cross-functional communication and training between production and engineering teams.
Drive culture changes of the plants from reactive to proactive in their approach to asset management and reliability.
Provide feedback to direct managers and supervisors of those managed through projects.
Train and upskill electricians and other team members

7.Plant IT support for computers, hardware and software.

Install, maintain, and support all plant personal computer hardware and software. Liaison for corporate IT department on computer hardware and software installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
Proficiency in windows based operating systems and networking.

8. Perform other duties as assigned. ATTRIBUTES:

Knowledge of PLC system design (Rockwell Automation preferred) and demonstrated capabilities with computers, VFDs, HMIs, Factory Talk View SE, process instrumentation, supervisory software and networks.
Must be able perform advanced mathematical calculations, including advanced algebra and statistics.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Develop experience with our Control Systems and HMIs.
Effective oral, written, and spoken…