Process Automation Engineer

Job Responsibility: The Process (Level I) Automation Engineer is responsible for all field automated processes in the unit, guaranteeing the reliability of plant automation assets through a collaborative team effort with other departments. The engineer is committed to safety and embraces change to drive continuous improvement in the organization.

Job Duties:

• Assists in the development and implementation of plant safety practices that promote an injury and accident free workplace. Performs all tasks safely in accordance with plant safety rules and good practices.
• Maintains, designs, programs, and improves automated machinery and processes.
• Troubleshoots level I, process equipment and system failures, assists in root cause analysis of such failures and assists in formulating and execution of solutions.
• Evaluates baseline departmental metrics and provides the management team with recommendations that lead to measurable bottom line improvements in safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost.
• Supports the Engineering department with capital project implementation to meet completion schedules and budgets while supporting operational and maintenance needs.
• Supports Instrumentation and other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Communicates with maintenance manager for supplies and critical spare parts needs.
• Identifies level I automation process deficiencies and actively pursues improvement projects and/or capital projects to guarantee continuous operations.
• Maintains required documentation, updates drawings as necessary.

• Interfaces and communicates with bargaining unit (union) employees in compliance with the current collective bargaining agreement (Union Contract).
• Follows all company policies as outlined in the current NLMK Policies & Procedures for Salaried Employees Manual and any applicable amendments.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Two or Four year degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering/Computer Science or related field, or related experience.
• Proficient with at least one of the following PLC types:

• Siemens S7 including TIA portal (V15.0 and above)
• Allen Bradley (Studio 5000)
• GE (RXi, HPCi)

Additional Notes:

• Must be very flexible in work hours. Normal work schedule can include weekends and off hours.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision coverage options
• Life, AD&D, short and long term disability insurances
• Non Union 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Health and wellness programs

Important Notes: NLMK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.