Process Control Engineer Lead

Joining the Metallus team means becoming part of a legacy that dates back over a century. We are an industry leader, manufacturing the cleanest steel in the world for companies in the industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, and energy markets. 

Purpose

This position can work and/or be located at any of the three Canton steel plants (HSP, FSP or GSP).  Process Control Analysts/Engineers (PCE) are control system experts that provide advanced and highly specialized knowledge, technical skills, and consultation.  This role is directly responsible for design, test, implementation, and troubleshooting of new processes, design and installs modification to existing systems; ensure high availability of key operating assets, development of new technology, providing recommendations on continuous improvement and new strategies to improve safety, quality, and efficiency, and supporting new business initiatives.

PCEs are the highest level of production technical responsibility once the skills of the electrical/mechanical maintainers and technicians have been exhausted on a day-to-day basis.  PCEs provide sole responsibility for computer hardware and software that provides supervisory control and data collection for all manufacturing operations.

The Process Control Engineer Lead is the fourth of five positions within the Process Control department with an opportunity to advance to Process Control Manager.  The Process Control Engineer Lead will be called upon to implement mid-size individual and team projects, develop/train entry level PCEs, technicians, senior technicians, and electrical maintainers, works independently, will lead other PCEs on small and mid-sized projects, work directly with engineering/management to design and implement software solutions enhance plant productivity. The Process Control Engineer Lead is responsible to lead cross-functional teams and manage contingents to bring projects to completion. The Process Control Engineer Lead is responsible to manage project milestones, understand project costs and be able to purchase project items; this includes the ability to create ARs

Responsibilities

1. Lead mid-sized process control teams.
2. Technical and process expert in area of responsibility.
3. Project management responsibilities including writing specifications, supporting contract negotiations, track project progress against milestones, managing purchase orders, manage external vendors and subcontractors.
4. Provide support for multiple areas and backup other areas.
5. Investigate alternate technology and recommend solutions.
6. Architect database and control systems
7. Interface with area managers, engineers, process improvement to continuously improve the process control systems.
8. Train entry level PCEs, technicians, senior technicians, and electrical maintainers.
9. Understand internal Metallus support systems (i.e. Drawings, Maximo, etc.)
10. Increase understanding of the overall steelmaking process.
11. Update, maintain, and implement system area documentation including but not limited to Disaster Recovery Plans, complete all assigned training, follow all company audit policies.
12. Update and maintain control system software to allow for 24/7 operations including but not limited to applying current software patches (i.e. Windows Server, SQL Server, etc...), virus protection, and system backups.
13. Analyze and understand assigned process area, debug, and make major software changes to both PLC and higher-level computer control systems.
14. Use technical skills and tools to design, test, and implement major control system upgrades..
15. Provide support to technicians, operations, and maintenance associates to troubleshoot and implement continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing process
16. Continually learning to maintain an up-to-date knowledge technology and computer systems through self-study, experiments, conferences, and seminars.
17. Effectively communicate technical information with plant management, bargaining unit workforce, and other disciplines at the appropriate technical level of the target audience.
18. Interface with suppliers, vendors, contractors, OEMs and other parties to properly select, maintain equipment, and quickly resolve issues.
19. Effectively perform all assigned work efficiently, on-time, and safely within a fast-paced work environment.
20. Must be willing to provide 24/7 off-hour support

Technical / Functional Skills 

Project Management - Self Leader and Team Leader

Working Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (servers and workstations)

Working understanding of networks

Working knowledge of reporting services

Strong written and verbal communication

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Development tools (C#, VB, etc.)

Expert knowledge of databases

Working knowledge of PLCs

Expert knowledge of Intel PC-based computer hardware

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Acess, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Working knowledge of electrical/electronic components and power distribution

Basic knowledge of Electric Arc Furnace Regulation (Software, Electrodes, Hydraulics, Sensors, Controls, PID Loops, User Interfaces)

Minimum Qualifications

Associates of Electrical or Computer Engineering with 9 year's experience working in automation, power distribution, or manufacturing related environment.

or

Bachelor's of Electrical or Computer Engineering with 7 year's experience working in automation, power distribution, or manufacturing related environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates of Electrical or Computer Engineering with 11 year's experience working in automation, power distribution, or manufacturing related environment.

or

Bachelor's of Electrical or Computer Engineering with 9 year's experience working in automation, power distribution, or manufacturing related environment.

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