Engineer, Process Systems

SSAB is one of the largest North American producers of steel plate and coil, serving many industrial markets including energy, construction, agriculture and transportation.
SSAB operates five state of the art facilities strategically located in key regions across the U.
S.
SSAB has nearly 1,200 highly skilled employees in the U.
S.
Jobs at SSAB range from machine operators and sales people to advanced engineers and corporate professionals in HR, finance and more.
SSAB offers challenging careers and comprehensive benefit program designed to keep employees and their families healthy and secure.
Do you want challenging and interesting work in a friendly workplace? POSITION PURPOSE This position will be responsible for a variety of software engineering and maintenance functions including: analyzing process performance, evaluating necessary process changes, managing the implementation of process improvements and reporting process performance.
This position will be responsible to ensure continuity of the Level 2 systems through cross training and developing Level 2 engineers as required.
WHAT WE OFFER Bonuses, Profit Sharing, 401(k) with 5% employer match, 10 paid holidays.
Vacation, Excellent Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Manage Supervisory Computer Systems (Level 2) • System Management • Monitor and tune application and system processes • Manage system resources and logging systems • Analyse contents of system logs • Engineer and manage new capital projects to upgrade or replace obsolete electrical equipment • Network Management • Configure networking equipment • Design and configure networking topologies • Specify networking equipment • Install and test networking equipment • Hardware Management • Perform time-based maintenance • Isolate and replace field components • Interface cabling with I/O devices • Various hardware platforms, Alpha, NEC, HP products.
• Software Management • Monitor applications for correct processing • Back-up computer operating systems and applications on various platforms • Analyse and troubleshoot operating system and application software • Perform maintenance programming • Configure system and application software (Visual Sharp, C, C++) • Plan, design, develop, implement and maintain HMI applications (WonderWare) • Document Management • Generate historical documentation • Author “help” documents • Reverse engineer software specifications • Maintain listings of hardware and software • Perform the maintenance responsibilities for programming and software support to for Level 2 process control systems in the absence of regularly assigned personnel • Support Operations • Respond to Operator requests and problems • Participate in meetings relating to product quality • Provide training on new software, system updates and control enhancements • Provide expert advice, system troubleshooting and direct hands-on support to the Maintenance and Operating Superintendents for the following specific functional areas and equipment types while ensuring compliance with established specifications and industrial standards: • Reheat Furnace, Rolling Mill, and Finishing Department process control systems • Other equipment that provides specialized man-machine interfaces, networking to business systems, connections to supplier networks and information flow to intra-net communications • Provide Process and System Root-Cause Analysis • Provide problem solving related to processing a product through the plant • Provide problem solving related to application code problems • Provide problem solving from an overall system perspective • Provide corrective action • Define problem • Develop Action Plan • Manage, coordinate and implement Action Plan • Communicate and Interface with other departments and project participants • Participate in Project Teams • Participate in team decision-making • Work in team environment as a resource • Facilitate team meetings, as required • Provide planning from initial project request to Action Plan • Contribute to the design and development of hardware and software specifications • Participate or take leadership role in the implementation of the Action Plan • Participate in system-wide problem resolution • Coordinate Contractor Involvement • Provide scope and direction of contracted work • Provide direct supervision of contract workers QUALIFICATIONS Competencies and Experience Required: • Minimum of 5 years of experience programming industrial process control systems • Possess the knowledge of process interactions between control layers and physical processes in a steel plate manufacturing facility • Exercise sound engineering and economic judgement and discretion with regard to process control decision-making • Equipment and process knowledge including industrial control computer processors, multi-tasking operating systems, real time communications systems, programmable logic controllers, manufacturing concepts and the ability to integrate them into a working process control system • Mathematical concepts supporting closed-loop real-time manufacturing controls • Good problem solving, organizational and communication skills, both oral and written • Capable of working effectively with minimal direction or supervision Preferred: • Experience working with Ethernet and real time communications systems, TPL for Level 2 Data communications, TCP/IP networking.
• Knowledge of various PC operating systems • Previous experience in troubleshooting industrial electrical and electronic systems • Formal training in computer hardware/software from manufacturers or suppliers • Certifications in computer skills such as database management, networking, specialized languages or software suites • Programing languages: C, C++, C#, Fortran and C VMS system • Oracle and Microsoft SQL database experience • SCADA Programming Experience (i.
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WonderWare in Touch) • OPC Experience (i.
e.
Kepware) Education Required: • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, computer science or related scientific field Preferred: • Master of Science degree in engineering, computer science or related scientific field SSAB's vision is a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world.
SSAB's values form the guiding principals of our company.
They shape our culture and characteristics.
They serve as a compass for our actions and behavior, and describe what we stand for.
Values guide us daily in making the right choices and doing the right things.
SSAB's values are: • Driven - Together we create value • True - Do what is right • Ahead - Future in mind