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    Automation Controls Engineer - Fernley, United States - Sierra Executive Solutions Inc

    Sierra Executive Solutions Inc
    Sierra Executive Solutions Inc Fernley, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Manufacturing / Mechanical
    Description

    Sierra Executive Solutions, Inc. (SES) is a 3rd party search firm recruiting for a cement manufacturing client's Automation Controls Engineer in Fernley, NV. This position reports to the company's Maintenance Manager and Production Manager. Relocation support is available.

    Position Summary:

    The position will administer Company policies and procedures to establish and promote safe and healthy working conditions while ensuring compliance with all MSHA regulations and Company Safety Program requirements. Ensure that all plant electrical, instrumentation, computer and communication equipment operate properly and reliably. Assist maintenance personnel in diagnosing operational upsets and implementing corrective measures.

    Duties:

    • Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and procedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to continuously improve overall safety.
    • Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process servers, and overall process network.
    • Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on a regular basis.
    • Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office computer servers.
    • Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay.
    • Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance department.
    • Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network when necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming and interfacing associated HMI screens.
    • Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment.
    • Take an active role in communications between departments, especially explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to production personnel.
    • Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment malfunctions.
    • Participate in development and implementation of all established company policies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel.
    • All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelors Degree in engineering preferred; chemical, electrical or mechanical.
    • Minimum of 3 years of plant engineering or maintenance experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong team building skills and ability to train others.
    • Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.
    • Ability to plan and conduct meetings and training sessions.
    • Must be proficient in PLC and HMI programming,
    • Knowledge of software upgrades and license renewals.
    • Must be able to work in an environment with minimal supervision

    Essential Functions:

    • Physically capable of climbing stairs
    • Proficient verbal and written skills
    • Must be able to read prints, electrical and mechanical
    • Knowledge of PLC programming experience preferably with Modicon Control Expert or Unity control systems.
    • Must have previous HMI development preferably with GE iFix
    • Familiar with Rockwell RS Studio
    • Ability to install, maintain & test various PLC hardware, temperature, pressure and level instruments
    • Must be familiar with IP addressing and Modbus communication protocols
    • Ability to maintain plant office and process computer servers
    • Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have manual dexterity needed to type on a computer keyboard.
    • Must be proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Outlook
    • Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license
    • Occasional local travel in a personal or company vehicle is required.
    • Review plant alarm logs for unusual events
    • Attend Down Day Planning meetings
    • Attend Staff meetings

    Working Conditions:

    • Work is performed mainly in the manufacturing plant and office.
    • Normal work days are Monday Friday. Must be available for call-ins to assist in diagnosing production/equipment upsets. Occasional weekend work on special projects/outages and breakdowns will be necessary.


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