Automation and Instrumentation Engineer - job 3 of 3
Job Title: Automation and Instrumentation Engineer
Location: Petersburg, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 (Depending on Experience)
Job Description:
The Automation & Instrumentation (A&I) Engineer is responsible for rolling mill automation, troubleshooting major failures, software backup, research, development, improvement, and testing of electrical/electronic components, equipment, and systems. This role works closely with production and maintenance personnel, as well as management, to ensure continuous operation and improvement of equipment and processes. The A&I Engineer reports to the Maintenance General Foreman.
- Lead initiatives to improve HMI based on operational needs.
- Enhance automation stability and address system delays.
- Identify and implement opportunities for increased throughput and improved instrumentation reliability.
- Develop and optimize alarm reporting for operators and maintenance teams.
- Collect, analyze, and report asset performance while implementing efficiency improvements.
- Provide recommendations for major equipment modifications, renovations, and replacements.
- Support planning and scheduling processes for maintenance downtime and outages.
- Participate in failure analysis for maintenance and operational issues.
- Assist in the development and execution of annual action planning.
- Education: BS in Electronics, Networking, Automation, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience: 5 years of relevant experience, with preference for steel industry background.
- Strong knowledge of AC/DC controls and motors.
- Experience programming PLCs in a manufacturing setting.
- Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
- Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, IBA, and CAD.
- Willingness to work in both office and field settings.
- Ability to translate operator requests into actionable automation tasks.
- Advanced programming experience with: GE Innovation Series Controllers, Toshiba NV Controllers, RX3i Controllers, GE Genius Block I/O Networks, IBA Analytical Tools, Siemens S7/TIA
- Commissioning systems expertise.
- Knowledge of A/C motor tuning and high/medium voltage GE & ABB drives.
- Familiarity with networking, including Cisco switching/router configuration.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with operators, maintenance, and leadership teams.
Subject to a pre-employment drug test and/or background check.
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