Sr. Control & Instrumentation Engineer

HTI is seeking a Sr. Controls & Instrumentation Engineer for a brand-new multi-metal recycling startup in Augusta, GA. Aurubis is the leading provider of non-ferrous metals and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. This German-based company is known for their commitment to environmental sustainability, diversity, and their employees. With plans to be fully operational in mid-2024, this facility is expected to become a major player in the North American supply chain and a significant employer in the greater Augusta area.

What They Offer:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits on Day 1
• 401k Match
• EAP, LTD, STD, and Life Insurance
• Competitive Vacation Package
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Available

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field
• At least 6 years of experience in automation engineering, including:
  • Creating HMIs
  • Developing Logic Control
  • Siemens PLCs
  • WINcc
  • OT/IT interface, OSI PI system, and System Virtualization
• Mining or Chemical Manufacturing experience
• Experience in plant starts ups is highly preferred

*Candidate’s must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship*

What Your Role Will Look Like:
The Sr. Controls & Instrumentation Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the plant control systems and ensuring smooth and efficient plant operations. Your daily tasks will include diagnosing and troubleshooting issues, performing regular maintenance checks, and proactively implementing system enhancements to improve plant performance. Additionally, you will be involved in commissioning and start-up of our new facility and train team members on system operations.

• System integration: integrate various systems and equipment into a cohesive process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions to streamline operations.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: responsible for diagnosing and rectifying operational issues, which can involve on the spot troubleshooting.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on control and instrumentation equipment.
• Supporting Commissioning activities such as performing Loop checking, System Testing, Performance Testing.
• Project Management: lead smaller controls automation projects, from conceptualization to implementation, manage timelines, budgets and resources to meet project objectives.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for the procurement and installation of new equipment.
• Process Optimization: analyze current operations to identify opportunities for improvement, increase efficiency, reduce waste and enhance product quality.
• Compliance and Safety: ensure all control systems and processes comply with the relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Create and maintain documentation related to control processes and systems.
• Train and mentor other team members on automation processes and systems
• In time, this position could evolve into a leadership role, overseeing a team of process technicians and guiding them through their daily responsibilities
• Design and implement control systems: programming PLC's, creating HMI-interfaces and developing login control.

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