Maintenance Automation Engineer
Vallourec
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Your Role at a Glance
You’ll play a vital role in our (department) team by:
- 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.
What Sets You Apart
We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:
- 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).
- BA/BS or its foreign equivalent in computer science, information systems, automation, or electrical engineering.
- Advanced degree is preferred.
- 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
What Powers Your Performance
Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:
- Communicate clearly and constructively
- Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
- Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
- Take accountability and show initiative in their work
- Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
- Prioritize safety and act with awareness
- Embrace feedback and use it to grow
- Maintain high attention to detail
- Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
- Support and develop others through shared learning
How We Support Your Success
We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
- 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
- Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
- Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
- Paid Vacation Time
- Performance-Based Bonus Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.
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About Vallourec
Vallourec is a global leader in premium tubular solutions for the energy industry and the low-carbon transition. With 13,000 employees in 20 countries, we support Oil & Gas, Geothermal, Hydrogen and Carbon Capture & Storage (CCUS) players with innovative and sustainable solutions.