Automation and Controls Engineer

Rogers Group, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregates and asphalt highway construction company operating in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. Established in 1908, RGI is the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States. This position reports directly to the Manager of Electrical Services and is based in Nashville, TN.

About the role

As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will play a vital part on our electrical team supporting the controls, automation, and technology of aggregate and asphalt plants. The role requires an uncompromising focus on safety excellence and involves design, programming, development, and maintenance of automation systems in the aggregate and mineral processing industry. You will interact with company executives, external agencies, and contractors while managing growth-oriented assignments.

Responsibilities

• Learn and integrate the company's safety culture, aggregate mining processes, and production facility operations.
• Perform PLC programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance along with HMI integration.
• Develop control logic, detailed drawings, and documentation for new and existing systems.
• Interface with Ignition and Canary automation and data historian software.
• Provide detailed drawings of control systems and logic.
• Assist in the coordination of outside electrical and controls services.
• Schedule work to meet completion dates, technical specifications, functional requirements, and budget constraints.
• Maintain and update accurate program database.
• Debug and troubleshoot field automation issues.
• Travel domestically (10%) for plant visits, program troubleshooting, and startup.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate technical field; Electrical/Controls Engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related engineering and programming experience.
• Aggregate industry experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of process flows and interlocking in processing plants or related field.
• Programming experience with Ignition, Canary, Siemens, and Allen Bradley automation software.
• Working knowledge of underground mining practices and equipment.
• Proficiency in MS Windows systems (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to analyze production processes and identify enhancements that eliminate bottlenecks and increase efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company-provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match after one year of service.
• Company-provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid holidays, including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period, accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.