Industrial Automation Engineer

Holcim

Volos, Greece

Role & Key Accountabilities

The Industrial Automation Engineer ensures the optimal performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the plant's automation systems. This includes oversight of PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and other automated control systems to support production efficiency, safety, and quality standards.

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial automation systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs, sensors, and networks).
Coordinate and execute preventive and corrective maintenance of automation equipment.
Design and execute the implementation of automation projects and upgrades.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve process reliability and performance.
Keep documentation updated (software backups, electrical drawings, functional descriptions).
Monitor and analyze process data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Participate actively in plant shutdowns, commissioning, and start-up activities related to automation.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Automation or related field.
3 years of experience in industrial automation within manufacturing, cement, energy, or similar heavy industries.
Solid knowledge of PLC programming
Experience with SCADA/DCS systems and industrial communication protocols.
Familiarity with instrumentation and control systems.
Problem-solving mindset and strong analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
Good communication skills.
Very good English skills.
Teamwork and cross-department collaboration.
Proactivity and continuous improvement orientation.
Safety-first mindset.