Automation Controls Engineer

SummarynAddress the changing business needs while delivering robust, secure and stable systems.

Overall responsibilities include installation, upgrade, support, and maintenance of OT Systems.

Maintains and manages technical support contracts.

Oversee growth and maintenance of all layers of the network.

Adhere to and coordinate company technology standards.

Program automation updates and changes as required by plant.

nnESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.nnResponsible for the day-to-day operations related to operational technology and SCADA systemsnTroubleshooting of system interruptions or network issues causing issues with plant operations.

nCoordinate and communicate with corporate support staff.nResponsible for coordinating and maintaining all systems which connect to a network of any nature including Controlled Entry, NVR video, Industrial Systems Controlling and Monitoring manufacturing, Paging systems, Internal Remote access, Backup and Recovery, Switching and Routing, VMWare, SAN storage.nResponsible for ensuring that the business unit is compliant with all necessary licensing requirements and protocols.nPerforms analysis of network needs and contributes to design of network architecture, integration, and installation.

nInstalls and maintains local area network hardware and software, including servers, peripherals, network nodes, terminals, and wiring.nCoordinate issues with local management, discuss with corporate management on scope of completion, and communicate how and when issues can be resolved.

nProgramming updates and changes in the SCADA system and requested by all areas of the plantnTraining of employee(s) on programming in the SCADA systemnReview the availability of patches or recommendations on the contracted scopenTesting availability mechanisms (HA/DR) at least yearly, including a "restore from backup" testnProactive maintenance applied according to the program standardsnnnSystems and ApplicationsnAll systems which connect to the network including Controlled Entry, NVR video, Industrial Systems Controlling and Monitoring manufacturing, Plant Overhead Paging, Internal Remote access, Support requests, Remote Support, Backup and Recovery, Antivirus, Switching and Routing, VMWare, SAN Storage, Databases.

Veeam backup and replication.

nnClient devices and PeripheralsnPCs, Barcode scanners, Tablets, which interface with operationsnnExpected Areas of Competence (i.e.

KSAs)nnMust possess a high degree of integrity.nStrong analytical, problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.nAbility to identify and analyze relevant information to draw conclusions and make informed judgments.nTime management skills including ability to prioritize and organize work to maximize efficiency.

nnEducation/ Experience RequirementsnIT related Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) and three years related IT Management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.nExperience in a manufacturing environment and PLC knowledge preferred.nReporting skills including Dream Reports and SSRS preferred.

Full Time