Sr. Industrial Automation & Electrical Engineer

At CF&I Steel, L.P., our strength starts with our people! As a team we collaborate to solve problems, contribute ideas and challenge each other to ensure growth and ultimately success for the business and our employees.

Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is seeking an Industrial Senior Automation & Electrical Engineer to join our team in Pueblo, Colorado.

As a key member of the maintenance organization, this role is responsible for improving the availability, reliability, and utilization of electrical and automation systems to support the production and shipment of high-quality steel products.

The Senior Automation & Electrical Engineer will develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance steel manufacturing processes, optimize equipment performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This position collaborates closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and other plant departments to identify opportunities for improvement, resolve technical challenges, and ensure safe, efficient, and consistent operations.

The successful candidate will lead efforts to implement sustainable solutions that improve equipment reliability, process efficiency, and product quality while supporting rolling mills, steelmaking production, and maintenance operations within a highly automated steel manufacturing environment.

Rocky Mountain Steel Mills is committed to maintaining and promoting a safe, healthy and injury-free environment.  It is required for all jobs.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES


* Serve as the lead technical resource for automation and electrical systems supporting Steelmaking, Rolling Mill, and Maintenance operations in a highly automated steel manufacturing environment.


* Provide advanced expertise in process control systems, including Electric Arc Furnace (EAF), Casting Machine, Re-Heat Furnace, and Rolling Mill automation applications.


* Lead the design, configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of PLC, HMI, and industrial automation systems, with an emphasis on Rockwell Automation platforms.


* Oversee the commissioning, startup, maintenance, and performance optimization of AC/DC drives, motor control systems, and related electrical equipment.


* Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, product quality, throughput, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and operational performance.


* Develop and implement control strategies, monitoring tools, and key performance indicators (KPIs), while integrating plant automation systems with business and manufacturing information systems.


* Lead the resolution of complex electrical, automation, and process control issues, ensuring timely corrective actions and sustainable solutions.


* Manage and execute automation and electrical engineering projects, including system design, documentation, upgrades, and capital improvement initiatives, while mentoring technical personnel and supporting cross-functional teams.


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