Electrical Automation Engineer

About the role

ArcelorMittal Calvert uses the most innovative technology to create the steel that tomorrow’s world will be made of. Located in Calvert, 35 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, our state-of-the-art steel processing facility has the capacity to process 5.3 million tons of high-value steel grades in the North America market. We are constantly striving to work safer and smarter, and to make our products stronger, lighter, and more sustainable so we can meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, our communities, and the wider world.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in a highly automated production facility
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, availability, and efficiency
• Improve process automation by leading and supporting electrical improvement projects, focusing on automatic control systems and associated field devices
• Lead and participate in root cause failure analysis
• Continuous optimization of process automation systems utilizing process data acquisition systems
• Lead and participate in the commissioning of new equipment
• Responsible for planning improvement activities using SAP software
• Support training, coaching, and mentoring for maintenance technicians and operations team members
• Full compliance with both Safety and Environmental standards
• Work in interdisciplinary teams during process improvement activities
• Work with Process Engineers and Mechanical Engineers regarding day-to-day line activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Electricity or related field required
• 2 years of experience in electrical automation in manufacturing, commissioning or service for electrical automation systems, preferred in steel or similar heavy industry

Qualifications

• Industrial process automation systems
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) like GE P80i, Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, logi.CAD
• Human Machine Interface Systems
• Process Sequences programmed in PLCs
• Industrial communication systems, like LAN systems, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Knowledge of Open Platform Communications (OPC) and OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA)
• Cascade regulation systems, used for gap control, tension control, speed control and other reprocess controls
• Motor Control utilizing Variable Frequency Drives including regulation via PLC systems
• Demonstrate experience regarding Low/Medium voltage distribution systems, motor control systems, etc.
• Industrial Safety Systems

Traits to be successful

• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Able to competently handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal
• Ability to develop and provide training within the maintenance and operations organization
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism
• Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Project, etc.

Work Environment

• Office and Industrial/Mill Environments HDGL
• Gulf coast region in Calvert, AL
• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness - High-deductible health insurance plan with HSA option, traditional PPO plan with FSA option, excellent dental and vision coverage, EAP
• Financial Protection - Life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, AD&D insurance, 401k with employer match of 6%
• Compensation - Competitive pay with quarterly bonuses, comprehensive relocation package
• Workplace Flexibility - Paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, bereavement leave, parental leave, hybrid work opportunities, flexible work hours, alternative schedules
• Career & Personal Development – Tuition reimbursement program, in-house training on professional topics, technical skills, and leadership competencies
• Culture – Core values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability, emphasis on collaboration, recognition of individual contributions, diversity and inclusion
• Way of Life – On-site convenience mini markets, strong commitment to community involvement