Level 1 Electrical Automation Engineer- Steelmaking

  • Advanced Technical Staffing Solutions
  • Calvert, Alabama
  • 06/17/2026
Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

ATSS has a client in Calvert, AL looking for a Level 1 Electrical Automation Engineer- Steelmaking.

The Basics:



  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Industrial Electricity or related field required
  • 2 years of experience in electrical automation in manufacturing, commissioning or service for electrical automation systems, preferred in steel or similar heavy industry


The Extras:



  • Industrial process automation systems
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) like GE P80i, Siemens S7, Siemens TIA Portal, (link removed)D
  • Human Machine Interface Systems
  • Process Sequences programmed in PLCs
  • Industrial communication systems, like LAN systems, Profibus, Profinet, Canbus
  • Industrial Instrumentation
  • Knowledge of Open Platform Communications (OPC) and OPC Unified Architecture (OPC-UA)
  • Cascade regulation systems, used for gap control, tension control, speed control and other reprocess controls
  • Motor Control utilizing Variable Frequency Drives including regulation via PLC systems
  • Demonstrate experience regarding Low/Medium voltage distribution systems, motor control systems, etc.
  • Industrial Safety Systems

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL



  • Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills


  • Able to competently handle a fast-paced environment, with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
  • Ability to deal sensitively with confidential material
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal communications skills, written and verbal
  • Ability to develop and provide training within the maintenance and operations organization
  • Demonstrates strong work ethic and displays a high degree of professionalism
  • Microsoft Office Products, Microsoft Project, etc.



WHAT YOULL BE DOING



  • Provide technical leadership in a highly automated production facility
  • Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, availability, and efficiency
  • Improve process automation by leading and supporting electrical improvement projects, focusing on automatic control systems and associated field devices
  • Lead and participate in root cause failure analysis
  • Continuous optimization of process automation systems utilizing process data acquisition systems
  • Lead and participate in the commissioning of new equipment
  • Responsible for planning improvement activities using SAP software
  • Support training, coaching, and mentoring for maintenance technicians and operations team members
  • Full compliance with both Safety and Environmental standards
  • Work in interdisciplinary teams during process improvement activities
  • Work with Process Engineers and Mechanical Engineers regarding day-to-day line activities
  • Demonstrates the company values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Relationships, and Sustainability
  • Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment
  • Fulfills the responsibilities required to achieve the Quality Commitment
  • Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect
  • Ensure working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 14001 (current version), IATF 16949 (current version), and ISO 17025 (current version)

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT



  • Office and Industrial/Mill Environments HDGL
  • Gulf coast region in Calvert, AL
  • Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads.