Automation Engineer

Scope, execute, and deliver PLC / HMI / SCADA solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, and reliability. This role is project-based with cross-functional collaboration (Operations, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, IT).

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead automation projects end-to-end—from scope and design through commissioning, handover, and sustainment—meeting all scope, schedule, budget, and risk goals.
• Design and implement PLC / HMI / SCADA solutions (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, Ignition, Concept) that enhance safety, quality, throughput, and reliability.
• Manage vendors / SIs / OEMs : develop SOWs, select partners, and approve designs, code, and documentation per site standards.
• Oversee commissioning and change control, ensuring compliance with LOTO and energization procedures.
• Maintain and enforce controls standards, including code libraries, naming conventions, backups, and version control.
• Keep technical documentation current—P&IDs, schematics, panel layouts, network diagrams, and O&M instructions.
• Integrate SCADA and MES systems; configure dashboards, alarms, and KPI reporting for performance visibility.
• Drive reliability and continuous improvement through RCA, FMEA, and cross-functional collaboration with Maintenance / Ops.
• Administer project governance—charters, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and stakeholder communications.
• Deliver training and handover, ensuring operator / technician competency and ownership per MOC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and site EHS standards; embed safety interlocks and verifications in all designs.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

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