Company: Radius Recycling, Inc.
Position Title: Sr. Automation Engineer
Location: 3200 NE Highway 99W, P.O. Box 687, McMinnville, OR 97128
Position Responsibilities: Assist in minimizing downtime/breakdowns and maximizing productivity, monitor performance, managing routine maintenance processes, and training employees in routine management standards. Support, and monitor performs diagnoses and repair of plant control and automation systems including electronic motor drives and electronic test equipment. Ensure best practice in automation routines in accordance with planning. Report system feedback as schedule attainment and missing data. Responsible for automation crew training sessions under a maintained training matrix on the compliance standards, routine methodologies, tools, policies, practices, and processes. Lead RCA - Failure Analysis when significant problems occur and compare performance to existing standards. Develop performance expectations, standards procedures and audit performance, document findings, and establish corrective action plans. Lead automation crew on audits, safety observation, 5S initiatives, needs assessments, preventive maintenance and safety management processes and procedures, and other process routine management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and solve problems. Support and monitor electrical installations and construction projects as needed. Provide technical assistance for difficult electrical and maintenance problems. Ensure all safety requirements are met and that electrical crews have all the proper materials, tools, and equipment to do their jobs effectively and safely. Maintain current and accurate prints and drawings of electrical equipment and systems for CSRM.
Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, or a related field, PLUS five (5) years of experience in the job offered or a related position. Experience must include demonstrable knowledge of: Rockwell ControlLogix & CompactLogix PLCs; PLC using Ladder Logic; FBD; Structured Text; Studio 5000 Logix Designer; FactoryTalk View SE & ME in Standalone & Network Distributed architectures; industrial automation troubleshooting & root cause analysis using IBA Analyzer; Ethernet/IP industrial networks; OPC communications using Kepware; TMEIC & ABB AC/DC drive systems; industrial automation system commissioning & startup; EAF; LMF; Continuous Casting & Rolling Mill automation systems, and; AutoCAD Electrical & EPLAN Electric P8.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Five years of experience in the job offered or a related position.
- Demonstrable experience with Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs, Ladder Logic, FBD, Structured Text, and Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
- Demonstrable experience with FactoryTalk View SE and ME in standalone and network-distributed architectures.
- Demonstrable experience troubleshooting industrial automation systems and performing root-cause analysis using IBA Analyzer.
- Demonstrable experience with Ethernet/IP industrial networks, OPC communications using Kepware, and TMEIC and ABB AC/DC drive systems.
- Demonstrable experience with industrial automation system commissioning and startup, EAF, LMF, continuous casting, and rolling mill automation systems.
- Demonstrable experience with AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN Electric P8.
What We Do
Radius Recycling collects, processes, and supplies recycled metals through an extensive North American network. Its integrated operations include ferrous and nonferrous metals recycling, vehicle dismantling and used-auto-parts retail, and electric-arc-furnace steelmaking that turns recycled metal into finished products. It also provides third-party recycling services to manufacturers, industrial businesses, and retailers, helping keep valuable materials in circulation and supporting a circular economy.
