Process Control Automation Specialist
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Salary$90k – $110k
LocationSylacauga
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live15h ago
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Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in automation programming
Familiarity with PLC programming
Familiarity with SCADA programming
Familiarity with databases
Familiarity with Visual Basic
Familiarity with networking
Familiarity with servers
Familiarity with MS Office
Familiarity with plant electrical systems
Familiarity with instrumentation
Thorough understanding of plant electrical and electronic equipment including motor drives, instrumentation and troubleshooting
Ability to quickly learn
Must be able to work independently
Accept responsibility for sophisticated and expensive equipment
Work responsibly with potentially hazardous processes and systems
Prior use of a CAD system
Knowledge of electrical testing meters and methods
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship of any kind
Skills
PLC
SCADA
databases
Visual Basic
networking
servers
MS Office
CAD
electrical testing meters
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Maintain safe working conditions and practices to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record within the area of responsibility. Perform work duties in accordance with QSHE system procedures.
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Work with the engineering and production staff to refine process design and control systems and projects.
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Lead the use of proper electrical, instrumentation, and process control elements to make quality products with the minimum of manual control and maintenance.
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Design systems so quality control information and production reporting data is collected and available in useful formats.
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Manage the Process Change Request system. Maintain the electronic system so process change requests can be initiated by plant personnel, approved by responsible parties and implemented by engineering/process control personnel.
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Responsible for maintaining reliable system, existing PLC, SCADA, and related hardware along with communications, back-ups and software. Schedule automation system maintenance and verify the availability of spare parts in inventory.
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Provide troubleshooting assistance to production and maintenance. Work closely with hub Automation to maintain Omya standards.
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Assist all plant personnel when systems are malfunctioning or when the product is out-of-specification. Includes 24-hour a day coverage for PLC, SCADA, and all computer and networking hardware.
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Assist RAM Engineering to initiate, estimate, seek financial approval, design, specify, direct engineering effort, supervise construction, manage project costs, commission, check-out, and start-up capital projects as required.
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Maintain PLC, SCADA, and network documentation and ‘red lining’ of electrical and process drawings.
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Interface with all levels of staff and contractors from various sites and departments to ensure that quality products are produced in an economical and safe manner.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in automation programming, or equivalent combinations of education, training and experience is required. Familiarity with PLC programming, SCADA programming, databases, visual basic, networking, servers, MS Office, plant electrical systems and instrumentation is essential. Prior use of a CAD system and knowledge of electrical testing meters and methods are preferred. A thorough understanding of plant electrical and electronic equipment including motor drives, instrumentation and troubleshooting, or ability to quickly learn is required. Must be able to work independently and accept responsibility for sophisticated and expensive equipment and work responsibly with potentially hazardous processes and systems.
Salary Range $90k - $110k annually
Legal
EOE.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship of any kind