Automation Engineer - Moses Lake, WA (Columbia Basin Facility)

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Automation Engineer - Moses Lake, WA (Columbia Basin Facility)

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining all process Instrumentation and controls throughout the facility to ensure safe operating practices. The Automation Engineer provides technical direction and guidance to the instrumentation technicians. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the equipment throughout the plant and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

Candidates must be willing and able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assesses and aligns with key stakeholders the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment solutions.
• Leads / guides teams in establishing the appropriate designs, engineering and execution processes.
• Responsible for leading the communication of project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Responsible for preparing and gaining alignment on engineering proposals, feasibility studies and vendor / construction packages.
• Oversees preventative / predictive maintenance on equipment throughout the facility
• Maintains Company standards for quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs : Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others.
• Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.
• May assist Engineering and others in developing plans for instrumentation, automation systems for capital and other projects
• Assists with design and layout of automation systems.
• Troubleshoots and makes minor and major repairs of equipment, including automation systems, in order to prevent or minimize equipment downtime, and to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university

5+ years related experience and / or training

Other Information

Job Requisition ID : 23579

Travel Required : Less than 10%

Country : United States

Wage range or rate of pay : $105,000 - $135,000 Plus annual incentive plan eligibility.

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Attract ive total rewards package that includes :

Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

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