Automation Engineer

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position will assist the operating departments process engineers and supervisors, and plant management in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within the electrical and process automation systems. The major role of this job is to focus on continuous improvement and integration of improvement principles, technical and engineering principles, identifying best practices, and act as a change agent to help achieve a higher level of results within the assigned location by maximizing existing technologies and implementing new solutions to processes.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The major role of this job is to identify opportunities for improvement in processes, products, and production within the electrical and process automation systems. These duties will include the development and implementation of new as well as adjusting existing standards, structures, systems, and equipment. This position is responsible to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement aspects within their area of responsibility. Incumbent will be responsible for reaching improvement through the application of the available methods and tools in conjunction with the use of technical and engineering principles. Responsible for coordinating improvement activities directly with the appropriate Superintendent, Supervisors, and staff within the steelmaking process area. Incumbent must have a knowledge of steel manufacturing methods, techniques and technologies involving the use of heavy mill machinery and related equipment. Previous qualifying experience in scrap processing, melting, casting, rolling, maintenance, finishing, shipping/warehouse operations, and supervisory/facilitation a must. Successful candidate will demonstrate an extensive knowledge of the business system and the use of complex technical and engineering processes. The incumbent should possess solid presentation abilities combined with good interpersonal and organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position directly reports to the Automation and Innovation Manager. The incumbent will coordinate efforts with the different functional groups both within area of responsibility and other areas of the mill. The incumbent would be detail oriented, self-driven and must be comfortable dealing with associates at all levels within the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for the oversight, contribution to, and support of all the automation technologies trainings and development activities for employees of the location. Also work closely with CAPEX projects and compiling and analyzing project data.