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Perform work duties in accordance with QSHE system procedures.\nWork with the engineering and production staff to refine process design and control systems and projects. \nLead the use of proper electrical, instrumentation, and process control elements to make quality products with the minimum of manual control and maintenance. \nDesign systems so quality control information and production reporting data is collected and available in useful formats. \nManage 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. \nResponsible 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. \nProvide troubleshooting assistance to production and maintenance. Work closely with hub Automation to maintain Omya standards.\nAssist 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.\nAssist 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.\nMaintain PLC, SCADA, and network documentation and ‘red lining’ of electrical and process drawings.\nInterface 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. \nOther duties as assigned.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’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. 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