Job: Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $65,000-$80,000/yr. 

Location: Florence, CO.

Job Description

Why work for us?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture.

Overview

About the role:

The Automation Engineer is responsible for plant process control system [PCS] specification, application programming, testing, commissioning and maintenance. The incumbent applies the PCS as a tool for improvement of plant performance including rate, availability, OEE and MTBF. Other responsibilities include facilitating use of the PCS as a resource for Process, Maintenance, Production, Shipping, Environmental and Quality Departments.

The New Graduate Engineer will also be a part of the Holcim US Build4Growth Program. This is an extensive, 16-month cement manufacturing learning and development program designed to provide new graduate engineers with foundational knowledge and experience on the main operational areas of our cement plants. This program is built on a blended learning approach including online learning, face-to-face sessions, on-the-job assignments, and projects.

Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain all process related hardware, software and documentation within the confine of the control room and server room.
• Prevent downtime due to faults; continuous improvement to extend life of existing PCS and facilitate eventual upgrade or replacement.
• Programming of Rockwell Contrologix PLC’s, Factorytalk RSView HMI’s, VMWare Network Virtualization
• Support installation of new plant equipment from conception to operation.
• Assure integration of new systems into plant operations.
• Use of the PCS to provide information for management or other reporting functions (high degree of involvement with environmental reporting and permit compliance)
• Responsible for the revision, testing, and distribution of GFSs for new and revamped systems and user competency training.
• Ensures the development, review and implementation of Systems Standard Operating procedures (SOPS).
• Work closely with Electrical, Reliability and Process Engineers to analyze, improve and document all aspects of operations.
• Extensive knowledge of high and low voltage power distribution systems, weighing and batching systems, instrumentations, high level control and expert systems, PLC control and machinery interlocking systems, variable speed drives and motor control systems
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships with Other Jobs:

• Reports to the Plant Manager.
• Works closely with other engineers, safety manager(s), operators, and other engineering management team members.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• Field of Study Preferred: Electrical Engineer, Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer, Process Controls Engineer
• Required Work Experience: 0-3 years
• Required Computer and Software Skills: SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc 

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
• Demonstrated strong leadership, team building and communication (verbal and written) skills are required. Knowledge of maintenance planning with the ability to create and implement maintenance and process systems.

What we Offer:

• ** This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign on bonus!!** 
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Dress for your day policy
• Holistic health well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
  
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent Care
• Retirement Savings – Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled 

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.