Automation Engineer in Reno, Nevada at Sparrow Company LLC

REGULAR DUTIES

 Actively develop, implement and participate in all safety programs, rules and

procedures. Maintain proactive working habits with all plant personnel to

continuously improve overall safety.

 Administer preventative maintenance plan for reliable operation of plant process

servers, and overall process network.

 Ensure that all HMI and PLC programs are kept current and backed up on a

regular basis.

 Assist corporate IT personnel in maintaining reliable operation of the plant office

computer servers.

 Assist in achieving company production goals in waste and delay.

 Train existing employees to maintain competent skill level in the maintenance

department.

 Incorporate new equipment and/or processes into the existing process network

when necessary. This can include developing new PLC programming and

interfacing associated HMI screens.

 Maintain proactive working habits to improve overall reliability of equipment.

 Take an active role in communications between departments, especially

explaining new equipment additions, controls, or programming changes to

production personnel.

 Troubleshoot plant upset conditions and assist in resolving equipment

malfunctions.

 Participate in development and implementation of all established company

policies. Act as a role model in compliance and enforcement for all personnel.

 All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelors Degree in engineering preferred; chemical, electrical or mechanical.

 Minimum of four years of plant engineering or maintenance experience in an

automated manufacturing environment.

 Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 Strong team building skills and ability to train others.

 Strong information gathering, investigative, and troubleshooting skills.

 Ability to plan and conduct meetings and training sessions.

 Must be proficient in PLC and HMI programming,

 Knowledge of software upgrades and license renewals.

 Must be able to work in an environment with minimal supervision

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Physically capable of climbing stairs

 Proficient verbal and written skills

 Must be able to read prints, electrical and mechanical

 Knowledge of PLC programming experience preferably with Modicon Control

Expert or Unity control systems.

 Must have previous HMI development preferably with GE iFix

 Familiar with Rockwell RS Studio

 Ability to install, maintain & test various PLC hardware, temperature, pressure

and level instruments

 Must be familiar with IP addressing and Modbus communication protocols

 Ability to maintain plant office and process computer servers

 Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have manual dexterity

needed to type on a computer keyboard.

 Must be proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and Outlook

 Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license

 Occasional local travel in a personal or company vehicle is required.

 Review plant alarm logs for unusual events

 Attend Down Day Planning meetings

 Attend Staff meetings