What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Specialist position at Audubon Companies?
Audubon is currently seeking an Automation Specialist I to join our team in our Metairie, LA Office. Working under the direct supervision and of an Automation Lead Engineer, the Automation Specialist I will support in-house automation and control systems projects, including documentation, meetings, programming, graphics development, industrial networking, and testing, as well as lead small projects with limited complexity.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key Areas of Responsibility will include:
- Develop specifications for various Operational Technology (OT) hardware equipment such as switches, firewalls, routers, servers, media converters, and patch panels.
- Solicit software and hardware quotations from manufacturers and vendors as required.
- Delegate tasks and communicate scope, schedule, and budget constraints in a team setting.
- Accountable to a project manager or lead engineer for successful execution of project scope, within schedule and budget constraints.
- Participate in jobsite and shop visits as required by project scope, including commissioning and startup support at local or remote industrial facilities.
- Actively participate and facilitate external and internal meetings with clear and professional written and verbal communication.
- Develop control system logic using various programming languages, including Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Charts, Function Blocks, and Instruction List.
- Develop custom industrial Human Machine Interface (HMI) graphics across a variety of OEM applications.
- Gather and record information from client provided documentation, vendor drawings, catalogs, and technical manuals to be utilized in development of software applications.
- Prepare basic sketches and perform basic engineering calculations for project assignments.
- Track and maintain awareness of the schedule and budget for assigned project assignments.
- Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
- Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
- Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree from accredited university preferred. An associates degree in a technical field is a minimum requirement.
- Hands on experience with computer programming, industrial control systems, robotics or other highly technical systems.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Fluent in verbal and written English.
- Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and push, pull and lift 50 lbs for an extended period.
- Available for after-hours, weekend and holidays if required by project scope.
- Proficiency with computer based work, and ability to learn and work in office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
