Summit Materials · 21 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Buffalo, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSummit Materials is a company that supplies aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. The Automation Engineer is responsible for programming control loops to automate plant systems, troubleshooting control systems, and training personnel in control relationships to ensure efficient operations and compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards, and company policies
Principle responsibility for programming the Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) logic that controls the day-to-day plant operations, including rock crushing and conveying, rock blending and grinding, the pyro-processing system, clinker handling, finish milling, and cement shipping operations
Responsible for learning Delta V, Rockwell, or other PLC programming logic and staying current in the programming field so that evolving control technology can be applied in plant operations
Interacts and coordinates efforts with other plant departments to maintain safety controls, quality emphasis, efficient operations and compliance with permit regulations
Maintains data servers, coordinating efforts with the Information Technology Department, so that data can be stored using the plant data historian (IP.21) and can be utilized and retrieved as needed by operations, maintenance and regulatory agencies
Maintains current back up of systems so that operations can be restored in a timely manner should control hard drives be lost for any reason
Maintains a log of all programming changes to the process detailing the change made and the effective date of the change
Works closely with the Production and Process personnel to refine and update programming changes as needed
On-call responsibilities to cover a 24 hour, 365 day operation as directed by the Production Manager
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, while building rapport with team members/Vendors/Consultants/Customers
Study, read, and understand field equipment drawings, manuals, and plans to understand operation and aid in problems solving efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field; or a 2-year technical related degree and 5+ years equivalent experience
Ability to define correlation between like and/or associated equipment
Ability to reprioritize to fit business needs
Good verbal, numerical, abstract, and accuracy reasoning abilities
Computer literacy
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to transfer knowledge in a training environment
Must be able to work overtime, all shifts, holidays and weekends
Must display good employability skills (attendance, job performance, attitude, willingness to work, etc.)
Due to the nature of this position, it is essential that the teammate be available to report to the designated work site / office and be ready to begin work when scheduled
Must be able to pass pre-employment screening which may include a physical, background check, and drug screen
Benefits
Recession Resistant Industry
Consistent work, with a work/life balance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
Life Insurance - Company Paid
Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
Company
Summit Materials
Summit Materials produces aggregates, cement, concrete, and asphalt for construction.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.24B2024-11-25Acquired
2023-11-30Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2020-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $700M
Leadership Team
Bart L. Boyd
President, East Region
Recent News
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