Imerys · 1 hour ago
Automation Engineer
Sandersville, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for automation and electrical/power initiatives, overseeing the design, installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical distribution systems and instrumentation systems to improve efficiency in processing facilities.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingMiningWholesale
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on design, installation, programming, maintenance, and troubleshooting of new and existing electrical and instrumentation systems
Perform high-quality work that is completed on time and within budget
Achieve synergies with vendors/contractors (when approved) and ensure that their work is completed on time, to specifications, and within budget
Assess and document the success/failure of completed projects based on the initial proposal
Develop Process Optimization and Automation systems related to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs –Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, ControlLogix), Aveva Insight by Wonderware, and Human Machine Interface Systems (HMIs)
Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work in the field, including the management, planning, design, construction, and maintenance of operations and CapEx projects in North America, including improvement projects, plant infrastructure maintenance upgrades
Duties will include devising new approaches to problems, and preparing or modifying drawings, specifications, calculations, charts, and graphs, and monitoring work for compliance with applicable codes (NEC, NFPA), accepted engineering practices, and Imerys standards
Overseeing the implementation of new process control projects
Developing and utilizing complicated process/control simulation software
Purchasing and installing equipment
Investigating and troubleshooting plant/process problems
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in installing and operating electrical distribution systems, programmable logic controllers (Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, ControlLogix), building of HMIs (RS View, FactoryTalkView, and Aveva Insight by Wonderware), Ethernet/fiber optic networks, and controls/instrumentation in a process manufacturing industry
Hands-on knowledge of current software and related instrumentation, including database (Pi Servers) and SCADA systems, with a proven track record of effectively utilizing them
Ability to thoroughly understand our processes and to participate in the preliminary design of automation projects and add value to the design process
Thorough knowledge of electrical/automation control design and engineering techniques, as well as CAD and graphics skills
Ability and willingness to travel as required - 10%
Preferred
Experience with low, medium, and high voltage systems in industrial settings
Electrical AutoCAD and electrical analysis software familiarity (ETAP, Easy Power) is a plus
Knowledgeable in National Fire Protection Association/National Electrical Code (NFPA/NEC) Standards
Company
Imerys
The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, Imerys transforms a unique range of minerals to deliver essential
10001+ employees
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Funding
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