Senior Automation Control Engineer

AOCUSA AMALIE OIL COMPANY IS HIRING IN TAMPA

Competitive pay and great benefits!

AOCUSA pays the full cost of our Employees Health Insurance

We are looking for a Senior Automation Control Engineer for the following shift:

First Shift: 7:00 AM EST 3:30 PM EST

Full-Time: Monday Friday Overtime as Needed

OnSite: Tampa Florida

Amalie Oil Company is North Americas largest privately held independent blender of motor oils and industrial lubricants. With production facilities in Tampa Florida; Charleston South Carolina; and the Los Angeles area Amalie manufactures over 3000 products and distributes to all 50 states and over 100 countries around the world.

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JOB SUMMARY

The AOCUSA Engineering Operations Technology department is responsible for the design specifications implementation and commissioning of various production line and supporting process manufacturing this position you will be responsible for aiding in the design integration testing and commissioning of these production supporting industrial networking automation control and infrastructure systems. As a Sr. Automation Controls Engineer you will work as or closely with the chief architects operations technical teams packaging technical teams subcontractors partner and manufacturer teams. You will be responsible for documenting troubleshooting updating upgrading and configuring automation controls systems. You will also be responsible for administering these systems on a day-to-day basis. This critical role is accountable for delivery of services that meet all technical requirements for company operations technology initiatives in a timely fashion. This position requires personal and administrative skills such as initiative time management prioritization multi-tasking project assessment scoping estimation time allocation/tracking documentation communication and testing solution deployment.

Essential Duties

Aid in the design configuration implementation and support of complex automation controls systems and solutions within company facilities nationwide

Responsible for the development and maintenance of PLC programs

Write automations controls functional Specifications / Descriptions of Operation

Writes and maintains controls documentation and detailed design documents (i.e. controls architecture diagrams and drawings)

Write and execute test plans

Translation of complex controls applications and subsystems based on functional specification

Understanding interpreting and following applicable procedures and standards

Work closely with subcontractors partners and manufactures

Communicating and working closely with other groups and departments within AOCUSA

Identifying and suggesting improvements

Technical proficiency with automation and controls industry computer-based software

PLC VFD Servo automation and controls systems application programming and troubleshooting (primarily Rockwell Allen Badley with some Siemens)

Troubleshooting of general automated and controlled production line and supporting process manufacturing equipment such as scanners photo eyes encoders and other automation and controls equipment

Required Qualifications

B.S. in a technical discipline (EE EET or equivalent experience) or 8-12 years of job experience as a Sr. Controls Engineer

Proven skills in SCADA HMI systems controls design and software engineering

Knowledge of Rockwell Studio 5000 RSLogix 5000 and RSLinx Classic

Aptitude for understanding the mechanical operation of equipment

Ability of situational awareness to quickly assess and take appropriate action

Experience in Plant Engineering Plant Maintenance or Field Technician

Proactive and hands-on work ethic

Strong team oriented mentality

Strong interpersonal verbal and written skills

Self-motivated with proven ability to problem solve

Knowledge of controls theories and principals

Proven skills in understanding and designing PLC programs and industrial networks (included but not limited to - Ethernet IP TCP/IP ProfiNet Profibus DeviceNet)

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Effective both independently and as a member of a team

Customer service and performance driven

Highly effective interpersonal and organizational skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to handle stressful situations in a productive and professional manner

Ability to understand the organizations goals and objectives

Detail oriented

Ability to effectively measure business impact prior to execution of tasks and projects

Basic mechanical skills required to mount IT hardware

Work Environment Physical Requirements

Outside of the positions office this job operates in a non-temperature-controlled industrial plant environment. These conditions can vary from hot and cold extremes. Moderate noise can be expected from forklifts trains and trucks. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

Personal Protective Equipment

Slip-resistant safety toe shoes

Eye protection

Hearing protection

Benefits

AOCUSA pays the full cost of our Employees Health Insurance

• Complete Insurance Coverage: Medical Dental Vision Life and Supplemental Plans Available
• 401(k) with Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Free life insurance
• Chaplain Assistance Program
• Medical Expense Reimbursement Program