Automation Specialist

LocationMuscatine, IA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation. SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.S.

SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.S. Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more. SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.


Job purpose:

This position is responsible for a variety of software engineering and maintenance as well process engineering and maintenance functions including: analyzing process performance, evaluating necessary process changes, developing and designing process changes, managing the implementation of process improvements, maintaining all level 1 & level 1.5 hardware platforms


Duties and responsibilities:

Follow all SSAB safety regulations. Adhere to all company safety practices and procedures and perform the various job assignments in a safe and efficient manner

Develop and enforce safety procedures and safe work practices to ensure the safety of employees and contractors in the performance of assigned work.
Contribute to the departments safety objectives, including JSA/SOPs, safety meetings, required monthly inspections, housekeeping and other safety deliverables to continually drive safety improvements
Lead by example in following the company’s goals and values, policies and procedures, and assist with training
Design, develop and manage process-related level 1 systems, engineering and research projects with the objective of developing new methods and practices that will ultimately reduce production cost, improve yields and provide better product quality.
Provide advice, system troubleshooting and direct hands-on support to the Maintenance/Operating Groups in the Aux Services Department while ensuring compliance with established specifications and industrial standards. Maintain and continuously improve all of the Level 1 related electrical systems.
Provide Process Control advice, system troubleshooting and direct hands-on support to the Maintenance/Operating Group of the Aux Services department including Water treatment Plants, Baghouse facilities and Main Power Substation.
Manage Supervisory Computer Systems (Level 1 & Level 1.5)
Hardware Management
Perform time-based maintenance
Isolate and replace obsolete field components
Interface cabling with I/O devices
Monitor system performance (error detection and recovery)
Software Management
Monitor applications for correct processing
Back-up computer operating system and it’s applications on various platforms, (Maintain Asset Centre server).
Analyze and troubleshoot operating system and application software
Perform maintenance programming
Configure system and application software
Plan, design, develop, implement and maintain HMI applications
Develop and manage various capital projects from conception to completion.
Provide 24/7 maintenance response coverage for any Automation issues related to the operation of the SSAB Facility
Onsite presence required
Regular and reliable attendance


Qualifications: Education and Experience:Required Education:

Associates Degree in electrical or electronic engineering or a minimum of 2 years industry experience in electrical engineering and/or maintenance
Good problem solving, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written


Preferred Education:

Bachelor of Science in electrical or electronic engineering
Extensive knowledge in industrial schematics


Required Experience:

Minimum of 2 years working with maintenance or design and engineering in industrial manufacturing environment.
Experience working with multiple contractors on medium to large sized projects
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, management and contractors
Good computer skills; to include proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project, database management, networking, dedicated Software Development languages or software suites
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining composure and professionalism
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
Capable of working effectively with minimal direction or supervision


Preferred Experience:

3+ years with production and maintenance processes within the steel industry
Proficiency in Control Logix and RS View programming languages
Proficient with programming and tuning AC Variable Frequency drives


Working conditions:

This position operates in both the office and industrial environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment. This role is partially sedentary (average of 4 hours per day).

This position will often require work in the industrial environment with exposure to heat/cold, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, noise and wearing safety equipment/clothing for protection from hazards.

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
Vision at near, mid, and far range
Peripheral vision and depth perception

The employee will occasionally be required to:

Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds
Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or below waist level
Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with both hands together or separately
Finger and feel with both hands together or separately; sense temperature and textures

The employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk as follows:

Sitting 0-8 hours at a time; average 5 hours a day
Standing 0-8 hours at a time; average 2 hours a day
Walking 0-8 hours at a time; average 1 hours a day
Alternate sitting and standing as needed

The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

Desktop computer, database and control software

The employee will work in the following conditions:

Indoors
In extreme heat and extreme cold
In wet and humid conditions
Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
In confined areas and high places
Around equipment in motion
Amid noise
Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
Around industrial magnets
While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards


Position Type – Work Hours – Travel Requirements:

Position is full time, exempt
Position works eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday – additional overtime as needed to manage breakdowns and other project work
Travel less than 10% of time (driving or by airplane) in the field or at other SSAB locations

SSAB BENEFITS – starting at hire!

Excellent Pay with Additional Bonus
Very Affordable Health Insurance
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical
CVS/Caremark Prescription
Delta Dental
Superior Vision
401(k) with Employer Match
Profit Sharing
10 Paid Holidays
Vacation
Company Paid Life Insurance, STD and LTD
Optional Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Healthcare and Dependent Care
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program

SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.

SSAB's values form the guiding principles of our company.

They shape our culture and characteristics. They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for. Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.


SSAB's values are:

Driven - Together we create value

True - Do what is right
Ahead - Future in mind


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