Division:
ESCO Automation
Location:
Altoona, IA
Reports to:
Solutions Architect
Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Status:
Full-Time
Typical Working Hours:
7:00am to 4:00pm
May be required to work extended hours including holidays and weekends due to the 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year type of service ESCO provides its clients.
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ENGINEER
ESCO Group’s vision is to be a leader in our marketplace as valued by our key stakeholders: our clients, employees, suppliers, community, and shareholders.
The position of Operational Technology Systems Engineer will be part of the Automation team at ESCO Group. This position is a contributing technical resource for client projects and should have a basic understanding of PLC and HMI processes. This position will be working alongside multi-disciplined engineers.
OBJECTIVES YOU WILL MEET
As the Operational Technology Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical services alongside a highly technical team. Objectives include:
- Willingness to assist with the development and support of OT infrastructure across industrial and automation environments.
- Willingness to support the implementation and maintenance of OT security practices across industrial and automation environments.
- Assist with the design and implementation of industrial automation projects that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Assist with the design, program, and configuration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interface (HMI) systems to control and monitor industrial processes.
- Perform modifications on existing display objects and templates.
- Learn and understand the flow of industrial processes.
HOW YOU WILL MEET THOSE OBJECTIVES
- Collaborate with a diverse team of individuals to understand how client industrial processes work.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplined team members to understand automation requirements.
- Follow established processes and best practices to support reliable and secure operation of industrial systems and connected environments.
- Perform necessary modifications on existing programs.
- Identify and bring potential conflicts to the appropriate resource to resolve.
- Perform delegated work onsite at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead.
- Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We welcome and embrace a host of different backgrounds, perspectives, and approaches to work. We also understand the importance of being transparent with our expectations. We do not expect candidates to “check-the-box” on all below:
- Possesses basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
- Willingness to develop knowledge in IT systems, as they relate to automation, system integration, and operational technology.
- Shows dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies. You enjoy interacting with and learning about new technologies.
- Demonstrates strong documentation and organization skills.
- Able to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
- Looking for ways to better themselves and others.
- Ability to demonstrate proper self-management (i.e., strategic planning, goal setting, evaluation of progress, prioritizing responsibilities, knowledge of personal strengths).
TRAVEL REQUIRED
Accommodate up to 25% of overnight travel for services at out-of-town client facilities. The amount of travel is largely dependent upon project scope, schedule, and assigned tasks.
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
- Your Health: We offer a comprehensive health insurance package, employee assistance program (EAP), and company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
- Your Financial Goals: Beyond our 401k offering, with match, you may be eligible to join our ESOP with its tax-deferred retirement benefits.
- Your Ownership: You don’t just work FOR the company; you OWN the company. You’ll join other employee-owners along our ESOP journey and receive the intangible and tangible benefits that ownership provides.
- Your Work-Life Balance: We offer paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, hybrid work
(depending on position), and encourage our Employee Owners to give back to their communities.
- Your Career Development: We offer tuition assistance and have a dedicated Learning and Development program to grow and develop you in your career.
- We Live our Core Values: We believe strongly in our five core values at ESCO Group. They are Respect, Mutual Commitment, Safe & Healthy Workplace, Integrity, and Get Better to Be Better.
Skills Required
- Basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments
- Willingness to develop knowledge of IT systems related to automation, system integration, and operational technology
- Interest in learning new technologies, tools, and methodologies
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to changing details and circumstances
- Ability to demonstrate self-management, planning, prioritization, and progress evaluation
- Ability to travel up to 25% overnight to out-of-town client facilities
What We Do
ESCO Group is a 100% employee-owned organization headquartered in Marion, Iowa, structured into business units including ESCO Automation, ESCO Electric, and ESCO Power & Safety. Founded in 1964 by Wayne Engle as a small electrical contractor, it now provides plant automation, electrical construction, electrical design, and electrical safety training, supporting the systems and infrastructure that keep communities and industries moving.
