Power Distribution Automation Engineer

• Monitor power systems performance related to plant operations and make improvements in these areas.
• Maintain backups of all software related to power distribution & water treatment operation and support systems.
• Ensure work group safety and a safe work environment for the entire department relating to changes in process control.
• Develop technicians troubleshooting skills and programming skills.
• Keep the work group and department up to date on changes affecting mill operations.
• Make program changes to protection relays and PLCs as necessary.
• Maintain the automation hardware and programming interfaces.
• Perform diagnostic testing on power systems equipment to determine trends toward equipment failures.
• Monitor SCADA systems operation and provide monthly data to accounting for budgeting

• Understanding of electrical safety practices.
• Understanding of electrical fundamentals.
• Understanding of process control systems.
• Understanding of power distribution systems.
• Understanding of motor theory.
• Understanding of variable frequency drives.
• Understanding of industrial network and communication protocols.
• Proven logical approach to troubleshooting.
• Automation system programming capabilities.
• Ability to teach and develop electrical technicians.
• Ability to work in a team.
• 4-year Engineering Degree

Preferred

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with SEL and Siemens protection relays
• Experience with Siemens PLCs and TIA Portal
• Experience with fault analysis
• Experience with IEC 61850 communication protocol

Steel Dynamics, Inc., and all affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers.