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At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:\nDay 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental\nDay 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation\n4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan\n$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit\nCompetitive Compensation and Bonuses\nCompany-paid Life and Disability Insurance\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nTraining and Advancement Opportunities\nWhy This Job\nCMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.\nWhat You'll Do\nProficient in database management and programming\nAssist in maintaining Variable Frequency Drives, Programmable Logic Controllers, Instrumentation, Process computers and related equipment\nAbility to maintain and modify Graphical User Interface Programs (HMI)\nThrough understanding of Level II system interfaces with Level 1 PLC systems, the OWS, HMI's and SAP\nProactively seek new automation solutions to improve consistency and efficiency\nAbility to communicate effectively with appropriate departments/individuals\nAdvance automation within infrastructure and help the teams work smarter and more efficiently through automating repeatable processes\nCreate, modify and maintain PLC and HMI programs\nConduct data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement\nCollaborate with Engineering and Operations on equipment upgrades and capital projects with a focus on maintainability and reliability\nIntegrate control systems and machine interface development\nEnsure adherence to IT policies, cybersecurity standards, and change management processes\nMust possess knowledge and skills pertinent to the equipment associated to the Level II and PLC Equipment (Siemens, VFDs, HMI’s)\nWhat You'll Need\nMust possess knowledge and skills pertinent to the Levell II and PLC equipment (Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC's, VFD's, HMI's\nMust have a solid understanding of databases and programming languages\nSiemens and/or other PLC troubleshooting experience required\nDesign, implement, trouble shoot, and repair different PLC and drive control networks such as: Profibus, ABB Field bus, Device Net, and Modbus\nAbility to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic and mechanical schematics\nExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.\nExercise judgement when troubleshooting AC/DC motor controls and all high voltage systems, keeping them all up to site voltage maximums. Able to understand electrical/electronical schematics\nExperience in steel manufacturing is a plus but not required\nGeneral knowledge of Steel Mill Process is a plus\nYour Education\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred\nWe are CMC, a Fortune 500®company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we’re just getting started.\nIf you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career - and our world - forward. Let's build a better world!\nCMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.\nFrom Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. 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