AUTOMATION ENGINEER HF

Job description

Job description
This is an International activity engineering position responsible for design and implementation of new automation systems at gypsum or insulation manufacturing plants worldwide.
This person is responsible for designing PLC systems for Gypsum plants and Insulation plants.
Main Responsibilities:
- PLC software design and/or Scada system design for major projects.
- Commissioning of new equipment and processes, including I/O testing, instrumentation setup, PID tuning, software adjustments.
- Development of new automation solutions, test of new technologies.
- Training of operators and of local maintenance teams.
Job Complexity:
- Design work done within an international team. The GMT mechanical and process design team is based in the UK. The automation team is split between France and the UK.
- Working with people from different cultures worldwide.
- Frequent international travels.
- Technical knowledge of PLC systems, VFDs, instrumentation.
- Technical knowledge of several programming languages: Ladder, SCL.
- Contact and train people in the plant teams: automation engineers, process engineers and operators.
Attitude / Competencies
The following competencies are critical and are a mandatory to have:
- Technical skills:
- PLC programming skills. Ideally Siemens S7 and/or Rockwell ControlLogix.
- Scada system programming skills. Ideally Siemens WinCC?
- Anticipation: Anticipates predictable difficulties and acts to avoid them. Demonstrates perseverance and tenacity in the face of obstacles met along the way.
- Results focus: Works towards achievement of project targets
- Adaptation: The candidate must be able to adapt and learn quickly, take initiative and work autonomously.
- Open mind & sensitivity towards differences: Able to work in other countries/cultures. Capable of communicating effectively with a variety of persons.
- Teamwork: Creates opportunities for cooperation and is in constant search of collective efficiency. Actively seeks others points of view.
- Adaptation: The candidate must be able to adapt and learn quickly, take initiative and work autonomously.