Process Automation Engineer
Process Automation Engineer
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Job Description
General Position Description
Responsible for implementation of control strategies in automation systems that support the safety quality and cost objectives of process operations. Maintain automation systems in good working order to ensure highest level of operational availability.
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop test and implement control configuration in automation systems that meet the safety quality and cost objectives of assigned work
- Maintain automation systems in good working order to ensure highest level of operational availability.
- Provides in conjunction with other Automation Engineers and Automation Technicians maintenance coverage 24 hours / day 7 days / week for automation systems at the site.
- Performs automation system management with other Process Automation members. Includes: control software documentation development of SOPs operator training and system backups.
- Works as part of a team for the successful completion of major projects that require significant Process Automation involvement. This includes assisting in the design development and testing of control strategies under the guidance of another Automation Engineer or Automation Technician.
- Develop a basic knowledge of process control theory including loop tuning control schemes (PID cascade ratio etc) and impact of control strategies on the process.
- Familiar with reading and interpreting PID diagrams SAMAs loop sheets and elementary drawings.
- Stays current in automation system technology and control theory through literature study and formal training.
- Meets regularly with supervisor or provides written reports to document the status of activities.
- Completes other special projects as directed.
Qualifications :
Bachelors Degree (B.S. Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or Automation/Engineering preferred.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form
Preferred Skills
- A basic understanding of the pulp and paper or cogeneration processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with people.
- Experience and knowledge in automation ideally using DeltaV or ABB.
- Experience in troubleshooting issues to root cause.
- Ability to schedule own tasks and handle all facets of assigned projects independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent analytical trouble shooting and computer skills.
Additional Information :
Competitive healthcare benefits package and 401K match
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
