Automation Engineer in Sparks

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REGULAR DUTIES 

 Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and 

procedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to 

continuously improve overall safety. 

 Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process 

servers, and overall process network. 

 Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on a 

regular basis. 

 Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office 

computer servers. 

 Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay. 

 Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance 

department. 

 Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network 

when necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming and 

interfacing associated HMI screens. 

 Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment. 

 Take an active role in communications between departments, especially 

explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to 

production personnel. 

 Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment 

malfunctions. 

 Participate in development and implementation of all established company 

policies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel. 

 All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 Bachelors Degree in engineering ; chemical, electrical or mechanical. 

 Minimum of four years of plant engineering or maintenance experience in an 

automated manufacturing environment. 

 Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

 Strong team building skills and ability to train others. 

 Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills. 

 Ability to plan and conduct meetings and training sessions. 

 Must be proficient in PLC and HMI programming, 

 Knowledge of software upgrades and license renewals. 

 Must be able to work in an environment with minimal supervision 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

 Physically capable of climbing stairs 

 Proficient verbal and written skills 

 Must be able to read prints, electrical and mechanical 

 Knowledge of PLC programming experience preferably with Modicon Control 

Expert or Unity control systems. 

 Must have previous HMI development preferably with GE iFix 

 Familiar with Rockwell RS Studio 

 Ability to install, maintain & test various PLC hardware, temperature, pressure 

and level instruments 

 Must be familiar with IP addressing and Modbus communication protocols 

 Ability to maintain plant office and process computer servers 

 Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have manual dexterity 

needed to type on a computer keyboard. 

 Must be proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Outlook 

 Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license 

 Occasional local travel in a personal or company vehicle is required. 

 Review plant alarm logs for unusual events 

 Attend Down Day Planning meetings 

Attend Staff meetings

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