Steel Dynamics, Inc · 3 months ago
Power Distribution Automation Engineer
Columbus, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelSteel Dynamics, Inc. is a leading steel producer and recycler, and they are seeking a Power Distribution Automation Engineer. The role involves monitoring power systems performance, maintaining software backups, ensuring safety in the work environment, and developing technicians' skills.
Industrial ManufacturingMiningPrecious MetalsRecycling
Responsibilities
Monitor power systems performance related to plant operations and make improvements in these areas
Maintain backups of all software related to power distribution & water treatment operation and support systems
Ensure work group safety and a safe work environment for the entire department relating to changes in process control
Develop technicians troubleshooting skills and programming skills
Keep the work group and department up to date on changes affecting mill operations
Make program changes to protection relays and PLCs as necessary
Maintain the automation hardware and programming interfaces
Perform diagnostic testing on power systems equipment to determine trends toward equipment failures
Monitor SCADA systems operation and provide monthly data to accounting for budgeting
Understanding of electrical safety practices
Understanding of electrical fundamentals
Understanding of process control systems
Understanding of power distribution systems
Understanding of motor theory
Understanding of variable frequency drives
Understanding of industrial network and communication protocols
Proven logical approach to troubleshooting
Automation system programming capabilities
Ability to teach and develop electrical technicians
Ability to work in a team
Qualification
Required
Monitor power systems performance related to plant operations and make improvements in these areas
Maintain backups of all software related to power distribution & water treatment operation and support systems
Ensure work group safety and a safe work environment for the entire department relating to changes in process control
Develop technicians troubleshooting skills and programming skills
Keep the work group and department up to date on changes affecting mill operations
Make program changes to protection relays and PLCs as necessary
Maintain the automation hardware and programming interfaces
Perform diagnostic testing on power systems equipment to determine trends toward equipment failures
Monitor SCADA systems operation and provide monthly data to accounting for budgeting
Understanding of electrical safety practices
Understanding of electrical fundamentals
Understanding of process control systems
Understanding of power distribution systems
Understanding of motor theory
Understanding of variable frequency drives
Understanding of industrial network and communication protocols
Proven logical approach to troubleshooting
Automation system programming capabilities
Ability to teach and develop electrical technicians
Ability to work in a team
4-year Engineering Degree
Preferred
Degree in Electrical Engineering
Experience with SEL and Siemens protection relays
Experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal
Experience with fault analysis
Experience with IEC 61850 communication protocol
Company
Steel Dynamics, Inc
Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metals recyclers in the United States, based on estimated annual steelmaking and metals recycling capability, with facilities located throughout the United States, and in Mexico.
Founded in 1993
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.4B2025-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2025-03-12Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-07-03Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
Mark Millett
Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer
Keith Busse
Co-Founder
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