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Automation Project Engineer
Norsk Hydro. Develop and oversee plant projects supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project engineering with a focus on automation, mechanical and control systems design, and compliance with health and safety standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects that enhance plant operations and efficiency.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Engineering ExperienceRockwell Automation ProficiencyMechanical And Control Systems DesignAutoCAD Software ProficiencyContinuous Improvement Leadership
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementMechanical DesignControl Systems DesignHydraulic DesignTroubleshootingRoboticsContinuous ImprovementDocumentation CreationAutomation EfficiencyMachine Control Software Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadershipCommunicationDirection ProvidingTeam Coordination
Tools & Technologies
MS Office ProductsAutoCADSolidWorksMS ProjectPlant PLC Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Plant OperationsHealth And Safety CompliancePPE StandardsManufacturingAutomation Programs
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and oversee plant projects supporting safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations
- Oversee the plant’s automation program
- Design, plan, coordinate, and schedule projects improving plant capabilities, reliability, and returns
- Work with Maintenance, Operations, Corporate resources, contractors, and external vendors
- Design or modify mechanical and control systems for new or existing equipment
- Direct controls engineers in building machine control software for proper machine operation
- Lead and support continuous improvement projects to increase automation efficiency and uptime
- Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams on automation upgrades and maintenance programs
- Create and maintain documentation for equipment, programs, and procedures
- Ensure awareness and compliance with Health & Safety objectives and PPE standards
- Attend required training
- Assign projects to Plant PLC Technicians/Specialists, provide direction, and review progress in cooperation with the Maintenance Supervisor
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 3 years of project engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Rockwell, AutoCAD, and program management software
- Ability to fully utilize MS Office Products, ACAD/Solid works software and MS Project
- Ability to design or modify mechanical and control systems for new or existing equipment
- Ability to direct controls engineers in building machine control software
- Working knowledge of hydraulic design, troubleshooting, and start-up (preferred)
- Work experience in relatively high-speed manufacturing and robotics (preferred)
- Basic proficiency with AutoCAD software (preferred)
- Proficient in Rockwell Automation programs (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, RX, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave