Full Description

Position Summary

Responsible to oversee the performance of plants level 1 and level 2 systems, focusing on traceability and production optimization solutions, through troubleshooting both hardware and software issues on the existing systems on a strong collaboration with the operational team.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze the requirements for data, workflow, logical processes, hardware, and operating system environment, as well as interfaces with other plant systems – PLC’s and Level 3 – MES. Monitor the information production systems, to ensure the resources quality, reliability, availability, and performance including after-hours technical support. Acts as a liaison with application developers for upgrades and support. Provide the link between operations (team members, process engineers, and management), maintenance (automation technicians) and software developers. Developed and implement modification and enhancements of existing application system, according to changing business needs. Evaluate and test the new or updated packages for compliance with user requirements, company standards and compatibility. Assist in developing and conducting end-user training. Promote effective communication vertically and horizontally within the organization. Support the deployment of the Vallourec Automation Standards. Be a focal point of projects and initiatives related to automation portfolio.

Experience, Skills, And Knowledge

5+ years of systems engineering/design and analysis experience, including specification, simulation, programming, evaluation of software packages, testing techniques. Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL databases. 5+ years of experience with developing and/or administrating shop floor production systems in heavy industrial environment, PLC’s programming, integration, and network communication. Desirable experience in Allen Bradley/Rockwell environment. Strong knowledge of HMI software development and level 1 programming languages. Experience with data historian and reporting packages, ex. RSView and Wonder Ware. Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to determine Root Cause of Level 2 system failures. Skills needed will include knowledge of LINUX & Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. Determining and managing program/service status, maintaining task schedules, review of system and application logs, message exchange with PLCs & Level 3 applications. Ability to establish and monitor data flows from level 2 to industrial cloud applications (AWS, AZURE Cloud, ..) Desirable knowledge of time-based systems (IBA, Aveva PI, Aveva Historian, InfoPlus.21…). Desirable knowledge of systems development, including web and mobile apps. (C# knowledge is preferred).

Education, Training, And Certifications

BA/BS or its foreign equivalent in computer science, information systems, automation, or electrical engineering. Advanced degree is preferred.

Critical Competencies & Capabilities

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing within the organization, both vertically and horizontally Proven development skills. Strong decision-making skills based on analytical approach to problem solving. Ability to work independently and execute objectives in a cross-functional team environment. Ability to provide after-hours support. Strong interpersonal and communications skills