Senior Engineer Automation
Senior Engineer Automation
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Job Description
Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals our products support a variety of industrial markets including glass ceramics coatings metals foundry polymers construction water filtration and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covias market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders.
Covia is looking for a dynamicSenior Automation Engineerwho will have a positive impact on our engineering team and help lead Covia in its automation journey. Covia is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to lead complex industrial automation initiatives and provide technical guidance across our organization. This leadership role combines strategic oversight of large-scale projects with hands-on execution of specialized automation solutions.
The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:
- Lead resource having sufficient know-how and hands on experience in development and implementation of modern technology. This includes: IIoT AI and machine with cross-functional group towards industry 4.0 initiatives to support future smart factory and digital twin opportunities.
- Project support collaboration with cross-functional team to support execution of projects
- Developing Capabilities Identify opportunities to utilize digital manufacturing technology to drive value.
- Support manufacturing needs Implement technology in the OT space such as typical PLC/SCADA control systems and motor controls as well support the success of modern technology deployments.
- Support the evolution of data collection needs and systems to perform these functions.
- Assist team with design and deployments of control systems for new construction and brownfield projects.
- Maintain and modernize device level networks including ethernet DeviceNet and ControlNet
- PLC Programming (RSLogix 5000 RSLogix 500 Connected Components)
- SCADA Programming (Ignition Wonderware CitectSCADA)
- Support troubleshooting of electrical issues as they arise. These issues range from instrumentation plc and motor controls up to medium voltage services.
- Specification Installation Configuration Testing and Troubleshooting of:
- Analog Sensors (4-20ma)
- AC variable frequency drives and starters for 480V motors
- Ethernet devices
The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent in related field
- 10 years of experience in the automation field at manufacturing or mining facilities
- Candidates with experience in mineral and/or bulk solids conveyance and processing will be given preference
- Proficient in process control data analytics and optimization using modern tools.
- Has strong knowledge of advanced technologies such as machine learning and simulation tools
- Proficiency with PLC configuration software
- Proficiency with SCADA software
- Proficiency with SQL (MSSQL/MySQL) Databases
- Proficiency with Ethernet networking
- Knowledge of proper electrical codes and procedures
- Ability to read interpret and review electrical schematics
- Familiarity with virtualized software environments
- Proven ability to influence when working with technicians and managers
- Ability to travel. Normal job will require 25-40% domestic travel.
Commitment to Our Culture:
Our core values - Safety Team Customers Growth and Courageguide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider and through the passion and commitment of our people we enable customer successensuring a sustainable future for our company.
All Covia Team Members are expected to:
- Live the Life-Saving Rules
- Build high-performing work teams
- Focus on customers
- Demonstrate a growth mindset
- Do the right thing always
At Covia we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success. Our compelling culture supports inclusion individuality and respect within the workplace. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race color religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age disability or military service or reserve or veteran status.
The organization offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits.
Benefits:
- Excellent Healthcare Benefits medical vision dental
- 401K with company matching
- Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
- Disability plans and Life / AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
