OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

This position is an automation engineer responsible for troubleshooting, improving, and maintaining the automation system in the WTS area of the Big River Steel facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1)Demonstrated safety focus and willingness to proactively apply it in a team environment
2)Quality and detail oriented with superior problem solving and communication skills
3)Highly motivated, self-directed, hands-on approach, and willing to put in extra hours or on-call support
4)Minimum 2 years of automation experience in the metals industry.
5)Experience with server and network device configuration and maintenance
6)Experience with PLC programing (Siemens preferred), data acquisition/analysis, and HMI programming
7)Windows server/system administration, MS productivity tools, TCP/IP communications
8)Computer/electrical degree, equivalent training or OTJ training is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Environment is typical for a steel mill production area, with extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and dusty/greasy areas. Scheduled work hours are day shift Monday through Friday.

COMPETENCY SUMMARY

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

1) Ensure Safety, Environmental, Quality requirements and “where applicable” ResponsibleSteel requirements are followed.
2) Work directly with all maintenance and operations personnel in a fast-paced environment to help develop a safety focused and productive team.
3) Educate others in the electrical department on the function and maintenance of the automation systems.
4) Support plant operations and work with the quality/IT departments to help attain production goals.
5) Support technicians in other areas to maintain a reliable automation system plant wide.
6) Manage the design, development, implementation, and procurement of hardware and/or software for automation improvement projects and provide support for other disciplines’ projects.