Position Responsibilities (key duties, scope of position, goals, expectations, skill requirements, travel requirements)

·         Adhere to the principles of Holcim's safety, health and environmental policies and demonstrate Holcim's values and guiding behaviors

·         Develop and maintain operator displays (Human-Machine Interfaces – HMIs)

·         Maintain LINKman and high level control for overall equipment optimization and efficiency.

·         Troubleshoot hardware and software applications to maintain efficient operation of control systems

·         Tune control loops

·         Generate and maintain production reports from the control system; build and modify trends for operations

·         Verify instrumentation signals; validate alarm levels on signals

·         Maintain system; modify the database and add new tags; troubleshoot interfaces with control system and AspenTech

·         Responsible for monitoring, stability, integrity and efficiency of Process Control network systems. Administer and maintain Process Control LANs, hardware and software

·         Install new software, update existing software, train users and troubleshoot software/hardware problems

·         Occasional travel (5%)

Educational Criteria

·         Bachelor's degree desired; computer science, engineering or related field preferred

Position Dimensions (i.e., communication skills, planning, teamwork, technical knowledge, leadership, initiative)

·         Demonstrated planning, organizational and project-management skills

·         Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a cross-functional team

·         Good communication and presentation skills: the ability to explain technical information to non-technical people

·         Solid decision-making skills and independent judgment required

·         Adaptable to change

·         Able to initiate action

·         Solid technical and professional knowledge

Other Related Experiences Required or Preferred

·         Knowledge of manufacturing processes and familiarity with the cement industry is helpful

·         Working knowledge of PLC programming, control systems and automation required

·         Prefer experience in instrumentation, industrial motors, programming and process control, starters and VFD drives, and Allen Bradley PLC