Process Control Engineer II at Vaco, LLC
Gary, IN 46402
About the Job
This position is responsible for the creation, analysis, design, development, implementation, and support of complex process control automation systems that provide appropriate and cost-effective technical hardware and software solutions in a heavy industrial environment. The position is responsible for providing well documented project management, excellent system continuity, continuously improving process optimization, full system administration and the following of key corporate strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Optimize and improve industrial plant process control solutions to meet business requirements
- Translate business requirements into industrial application solution
- Collaborate with personnel throughout the organization both as an individual and in a team environment
- 3+ years of work experience in Process Control, Electrical, or similar environments providing hardware and software support with strong electrical and programming knowledge.
- Knowledgeable in industrial plant process control systems preferably with some of the following types of control solutions: OpenVMS, Fortran.
- Must have System Administration knowledge of VMS systems and hardware.
- Must be able to provide leadership to junior control engineers in support of complex control systems.
- Must be able to provide good oral and written communication interfaces with various business organizations.
- Must be able to provide technical hardware and software support for a 24x7 industrial environment. The position is a M-F dayshift schedule but does require off hour support on a rotating and as needed basis.
- Experience in a Basic Oxygen Process or Caster facility is a plus.
- Applicants with a minimum of an Associates of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or an Equivalent Work Experience will be considered. Critical Competencies for Success:
- Capable of analyzing short- and long-term hardware, software, equipment, and instrumentation requirements and providing appropriate and cost-effective technical solutions.
- Able to create detailed design documents and/or schematics.
- Capable of self-direction and team participation.
- Able to support and interact with internal customers and business partners in understanding, prioritizing, and implementing work requests in multiple mining processes.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
