Sr. Automation Engineer at Vallourec in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Day-to-day troubleshooting of all electronic/electrical equipment in the MPM Pipe Mill.


• Perform all assigned tasks and manage Electronic Technicians with various improvement projects.  


• Development of new equipment and related software/logic of all electronic/electrical equipment in the MPM Pipe Mill.  


• Participate in Maintenance improvement activities (e.g. CIT, MADE, RCA and CAPEX). 


• Provide support to other departmental functions as needed. 


• Design and implement automated systems for use in diverse manufacturing and production environments.


• Lead collaborative discussions between leadership and key stakeholders to determine automation capabilities and goals.


• Create detailed road maps to guide automation projects from conception to final implementation.


• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in electronics / electrical engineering / technology or substantial work toward completion of electrical or electronic degree, required.  


• Must have leadership and project management skills as well as superior problem solving and decision making skills.  


• Minimum five (5) years experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance.


• Knowledge and expertise with the following systems, software and related tools: CMMS (MP2), RS Logix/ControlLogix, Automate/AutoMax, HMI software/screen development RS View and/or Wonderware, All Microsoft applications. 


• Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.  


• Willing to work in team environment and provide support to other departmental functions as needed.


• Ability to lead and make sound decisions working with cross-functional teams in a continuous improvement culture.

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