Automation Engineer
Core
Responsible for automation & instrumentation maintenance, project execution, and governance of outsourced contracts to ensure equipment availability and system reliability.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (maintenance & reliability)
Builds
Automation system upgrades, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement projects
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Automation & Instrumentation
Required skills
PLC systems, VFD technology, sensors, belt scale systems, industrial networks (Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, fiber optic), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Predictive and Condition-Based Maintenance, Asset Integrity Management, SAP PM/CMMS, Shutdown Planning, Contractor Management, Lean Maintenance, Problem Solving (via careerplan.io/jobs/44811494-automation-engineer-at-vale)
Preferred skills
3D scanner, sonar, radar, microwave VTS systems, Cisco CCNA, Profibus specialist, Project Management, Contract Management
Technologies
PLC, VFD, Sensors, Belt Scale, Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, Fiber Optic, SAP PM, CMMS, 3D Scanner, Sonar, Radar, Microwave VTS
Responsibilities
Evaluate maintenance events to propose solutions and support inspection, planning, and execution; Provide technical guidance for automation system upgrades and maintenance strategies; Develop sustainable local expertise through training and knowledge transfer; Execute routine safety and technical inspections on equipment; Compile and analyze FMDS and KPI monitoring for Safety, People, Productivity, Quality, and Cost; Lead team in initiating MOC, MOS, and JSA for contractor jobs; Contribute to detection and elimination of operational abnormalities using quality tools; Assist in implementing Maintenance Management System and VPS; Develop analysis tools for decision making and budgeting; Lead improvement projects from details engineering to commissioning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities