Talascend is currently seeking an Automation Engineer for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.
Overview
The automation engineer will be responsible for leading automation engineering activities within steelmaking, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or large-scale capital projects, focusing on process control, project execution, and system integration to support business objectives and improve operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead automation engineering activities for large-scale projects, from concept to final acceptance
- Provide engineering leadership for equipment and process automation systems, including EAF, caster, FES, and water systems
- Participate in design, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and startup of automation systems
- Support project coordination with third-party contractors, OEMs, and internal teams
- Develop and maintain technical standards, including design documentation, P&IDs, schematics, and control narratives
- Oversee FAT activities with OEMs and ensure proper system integration and functionality
- Support site acceptance testing, troubleshooting, and system turnover
- Coordinate automation activities with other project disciplines such as mechanical, civil, electrical, and piping
- Provide technical training and support to maintenance and operations teams
- Prepare and present technical reports, project updates, and performance data
- Support project schedules, cost estimates, and execution strategies
- Ensure safety and compliance with applicable standards and regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or instrumentation engineering with 10 years of relevant industrial experience or a trade school diploma with 20 years of relevant industrial experience
- Experience in electrical automation, controls, manufacturing, commissioning, or service for industrial automation systems
- Experience working on large-scale steel industry capital projects from concept through commissioning
- Familiarity with automation systems such as GE P80i, Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including LAN, Profibus, Profinet
- Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, drives, VFDs, motor control, and industrial instrumentation
- Proficient in troubleshooting, project management, and technical documentation
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to develop technical training for maintenance and operations personnel
- Demonstrated ability to perform duties through relevant experience, training, or education
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EAF, continuous casting, FES, or other heavy industrial processes
- Knowledge of industrial safety systems and safety PLC applications
- Experience with industrial process automation systems and Open Platform Communications (OPC, OPC-UA)
- Experience leading factory acceptance testing (FAT)
- Knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E standards
- Experience with project management tools and SAP
- Knowledge of P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control systems documentation
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.