Sr. Process Automation Engineer

At EVRAZ, our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Job Description and Responsibilities

EVRAZ NA is seeking a Sr.

Automation & Electrical Engineer to join our plant located in Pueblo, Colorado.

 As part of the maintenance team this role is responsible for increasing the production and shipping of quality steel products by improving electrical and automation equipment availability and utilization.

 They will find innovative solutions to steel manufacturing.

 This role will effectively interface with all departments to identify and resolve potential areas for improvement.

 The Sr.

Automation & Electrical Engineer will implement solutions and ensure that equipment and processes are effectively producing quality products


* Support rolling mills, steelmaking production and maintenance departments at a highly automated steel manufacturing plant.


* Gain a complete understanding of company process automation control systems and their impact on the production line beginning with Arc Regulation Systems for scrap melting (Electric Arc Furnace), Motor Sharing Control for liquid to solid transformation steel (Casting Machine), Combustion control loops for Re-Heat Furnaces and Gap & Tension Control System for finished product (Rolling Mills).


* Make recommendations for development action; analyze, modify and improve programmable logic controllers and human-machine interfaces (Primarily Rockwell Automation equipment).


* Monitor controls, e.g.

AC & DC Drivers (design, commissioning and startup), soft starters and troubleshooting skills.


* Combustion systems, knowledge and understanding of Re-Heat Furnace, Gas & Oxygen burners control systems.


* Design and monitor performance indicators, creawte the necessary bridges between control site and company information systems.


* Provide ongoing maintenance support and resolution of process control systems, including ownership of completion.


* Develop and document the design, development, and implementation process of control systems (hardware and software) to improve production times, steel quality, equipment performance, energy consumption, down-time reduction, and process automation.


* Must be able to be on call and assist personnel in times of emergency and business needs.

Requirements


* Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical Engineering or Automated Manufacturing Engineering.


* Minimum of 5 years working experience in electrical and automation


* Heavy industrial processes, electrical and automation experience, preferably in a steel making facility.


* Working knowledge with PLC and HMI software and hardware (preferably Rockwell Automation equipment), Medium and Low voltage drives, Smart Motor Control Centers, Arc Regulation Systems and Instrumentation.


* Ability to r...