Engineer - Automation

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $75,000.

- Participating in team-based safety teams and learning safe operating practices.

- Responsible for learning the Programmable Logic Controller software and hardware.

- Responsible for learning to program the Human Machine Interface (HMI), work closely with the Production team to perfect trends, reporting, control, alarms, and displays.

- Responsible for learning the plant networks, ensuring proper utilization and reliability.

- Learn the plant WEB server.

- Become responsible for plant computers and other components of the business network.

- Participates in the improvement of the Plant's technical capabilities through optimizing automation including high level control systems.

- Assist the Automation Coordinator with maintenance of PLC systems.

- Assist the Automation Coordinator with maintenance of plant control computers.

- Assist the Automation Coordinator with maintenance of plant supervisor controls.

- Assist the Automation Coordinator with maintenance of plant network systems including company computers.

- Assist the Automation Coordinator with tuning PID loops.

- Promote new upgrades and features to assist plant performance.

- Work closely with the Electrical/Instrument Supervisor maintaining plant optimization.

- Assist the Automation Coordinator with establishing and maintaining inventory levels of spare parts.

- Create and maintain a working relationship with internal customers.

- Ensure conformance with Automation, IT, and corporation guidelines.

- Must be able to operate PC's, operation and process computers.

- Learn the operation of kiln, raw mill and finish mill systems.

- Work closely with the Process Engineer(s) to learn the plant equipment, its functionality and enhance the control of main equipment to optimize plant performance.

- Minimum of an associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

- Minimum 3 years' experience working in process systems in the cement manufacturing or related field.

- Must be able to work as a part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in their functional area as well as the overall plant operations.

- Must be able to meet on-call responsibilities in a 24/7 operation once all development criteria is met.

- Medical

- Telemedicine

- Health Advocate Service

- Dental & Orthodontics

- Vision

- FSA Medical & Dependent Care

- Paid Parental Leave

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Employee Assistance Program

- Wellness Incentive Bonus Program

- Life and AD&D

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

- Paid Vacation

- Paid Holidays

- 401(k)

Central Plains Cement Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate's experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.