Automation Engineer

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Overview

Buzzi Unicem USA is one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in the United States. With over 1,500 valued employees, Buzzi Unicem USA manufactures and distributes its cement products throughout the Midwest, Southwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the country. Globally, Buzzi Unicem SpA operates in 14 countries and employs almost 10,000 people. We are passionate about sustainably producing our cement products for the benefit of society by providing the foundation for crucial infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, and residential and industrial buildings.

Our commitment to positively contributing to society is a core principle for our business, and the reason we focus heavily on sustainable development. As part of our corporate culture, we recognize our role in meeting the current generation's needs, while preserving environmental quality and protecting the needs of future generations. Additionally, quality serves as the foundation of the way we do business at Buzzi Unicem USA. We have established at all our production sites, quality targets for our products that meet not only local regulatory standards but also our customer requirements. Buzzi Unicem USA strives to provide a corporate culture supporting career growth through strong leadership and development planning. We offer a competitive salary, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Plus, our benefits include flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness. We also provide a 401(k) savings plan, Employee Assistance Program, a tuition reimbursement program, professional development and advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems and software programs. Implement and optimize automation processes. Maintain and troubleshoot control systems and machinery.
• Understand, maintain and troubleshoot Siemens control systems, including PLC / PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Profinet, motor control systems, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Write and troubleshoot programs in the HMI and Siemens PLC's and make changes in logic and process controls within a cement manufacturing environment.
• Preventative / predictive maintenance of the control system, by focusing on optimization and reliability of equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedule for all system hardware / software.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs and modifications to control logic.
• Maintain the plant computer network and servers.
• Work with other departments on plant automation and process optimization.
• Establish and maintain communication with suppliers, contractors and engineering firms as well as technical people within the plant and company.
• Be on call on a rotating basis to cover plant needs.
• Work on special projects assigned by the Maintenance or Production Manager
• Relieve the CEMs Technician in times of absence.
• Function well in a team environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is a plus, to update drawings as needed.

Qualifications

Buzzi Unicem USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and that only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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