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Vulcan Materials Company · 5 hours ago

Process Control Engineer - Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials. They are seeking a Process Control Engineer to provide process control design services, develop PLC and HMI programs, and assist in managing projects for construction materials facilities.

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Responsibilities

Provide process control design services at all levels of detail, from conceptual design through final installation for all construction materials facilities, with increasing responsibility as experience is gained

Develop Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) programs to control aggregate facilities, assuming increasing responsibility as experience is gained

Assist the Corporate Network Services (CNS) Department in the installation and configuration of plant networks, wireless systems, and firewalls

Serve as the Corporation's representative to interface with and provide technical guidance to system integrators and construction contractors

Provide cost estimates and project schedules for capital and expense projects as needed, with increasing responsibility as experience is gained

Assist in supporting existing facilities and assisting in upgrading existing control systems

Assess needs and internal resources available to perform the required tasks and coordinate the use of outside contractors as necessary

Must gain knowledge of current methods, best practices, and code standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NEMA relating to assigned work

Prepare purchase requisitions for process control equipment

Provide input to the creation and modification of Corporate Standards, Specifications, and Policies

Under the supervision of a PCE IV or higher, provide electrical cost estimates for proposed new facilities and plant modifications

Under the supervision of a PCE IV or higher, provide complete process control design for aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix facilities

Provide technical supervision in formulating calculations, evaluations, feasibility studies, and optimum design criteria for plant electrical integrity, reliability, and endurance

Provide project management activities on projects working with internal personnel as well as outside contractors, developing schedules and goals to meet milestone requirements

Participate in the review of capital and expense projects pertaining to design correctness, feasibility, and cost for the sections of the project related to process control

Participate in the standardization of projects and databases for both engineering and estimating information

Maintain an awareness of technology trends in the electrical and instrumentation industry and the application thereof by competition and others

Analyze future plant control systems and apply new technology and original innovation to attain competitive superiority where possible

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingIndustrial Control SystemsAutoCADComputer NetworkingAllen BradleySQL ServerCost EstimatingProject Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

0 to 3 years of experience in the design and installation of heavy industrial control systems is desired, preferably in aggregates or related industries

Identifying electrical problems, troubleshooting, and field installation experience

Ability to understand basic software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and use a computer is required

Knowledge of industrial control systems, and computer, PLC, and HMI, programming

Preferred

Experience with using AutoCAD is desired but not required

Knowledge of Allen Bradley, GE, Wonderware, and Historian Software systems is desired but not required

Knowledge of SQL Server and other reporting software is a plus

Knowledge of computer networking is desired but not required

Benefits

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more .

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Company

Vulcan Materials Company

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Vulcan Materials Company is a producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Founded in 1909

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.vulcanmaterials.com/

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