Automation engineer
Contract
contract
14 Oct 2025
Panama City , United States
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
75 / 100
Offer value
Medium score reflecting specialized skills requirement and project-based work.
- Role applies specialized automation engineering skills.
- Project involvement can create dynamic work environments.
- Candidates with Siemens-Moore APACS experience are preferred.
Pros
- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects in automation.
- Engagement with advanced technologies in a dynamic industry.
- Challenging role suitable for experienced engineers.
Cons
- Specific technical experience required may limit candidate appeal.
- Project-driven work may lead to unstable work periods.
- High levels of responsibility during commissioning phases.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior Level • Contract
Good fit
- Mid-level automation engineers
- Technical engineers with PLC and DCS experience
- Candidates comfortable with project timelines
Not recommended for
- New graduates without practical engineering experience
- Individuals preferring stability over project work
- Professionals uninterested in automation technologies
Motivation fit
Desire to work on cutting-edge automation solutions.Interest in handling complex engineering challenges.Willingness to be part of a fast-paced project environment.
Key skills
Programming PLCs and DCSTroubleshooting and diagnosticsProcess control knowledgeProject management in engineering contexts
Score: 75/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
Must have recent Siemens-Moore APACS experience
Job Description
Our client has an existing thermal oxidizer, RTO-A, that requires periodic maintenance and media replacement approximately every month. The 40-50 days a year restricts our production. A project was begun in 2024 to install another thermal oxidizer, RTO-B, to increase equipment availability.
Project was on track for an October, 2025 outage
Scope included:
New Rockwell ControLogix PLC for RTO-B burner management BMS (configuration by others)
Modification of existing RTO-A PLC BMS (configuration by others)
Adding RTO-B combustion controls to existing APACS DCS
Modifications to existing RTO-A in existing APACS DCS
Modifications of existing RTO-A Profibus communications
Adding RTO-B to existing Profibus communications with new connection
Programming of Wonderware Process Suit HMI, including tag server, historian and alarms
Plans for a FAT of solution, and outage support
Outage plans:
Load configurations
Edit Profibus
Checkout & testing on live system
Commissioning
Standby support
Remote on call support
