Plant Automation & Controls Engineer at Imerys in Augusta, GA | USD95,000-120,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

hmi/scada

capex projects

plc programming

power distribution

panel wiring

commissioning

Build and modify FactoryTalk View, RSView32, and AVEVA (Wonderware) HMI/SCADA screens
Run CapEx automation projects across our three mineral-processing plants (calciner, air-float, and drying circuits)
Run point-to-point checks with electricians and direct instrumentation techs
Design, program, install, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs (PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
Work directly with 480V–13.8kV power distribution, MCCs, and Ethernet/IP networks
Hands-on wiring, loop checks, startup, and commissioning of new control panels and instrumentation

Requirements

bs electrical

allen‑bradley

autocad electrical

wonderware

medium‑voltage

5+ years

This role does not offer Visa Sponsorship.

Location: Sandersville, GA (periodic travel to Langley, SC)

We need a true hands-on electrical/controls engineer who has spent time in a process plant programming PLCs, building HMIs, terminating panels, and troubleshooting 480V motor circuits in a plant environment.

BS Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or closely related (will consider AS + strong experience)
Willing to be in the plant daily (PPE, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots required)
Medium-voltage (4.16kV–13.8kV) or mining/aggregate/minerals background
Allen-Bradley experience: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC-5, SLC-500, FactoryTalk View, RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000
AutoCAD Electrical or ETAP/EasyPower
Experience with AVEVA Wonderware / System Platform / InTouch
Project engineering experience (scope, budget, schedule, contractors)
Size breakers, specify and program VFDs (PowerFlex 525, 755, 700 series), motor starters, and soft-starts
Comfortable opening panels, using a multimeter, and directing electricians on 480V wiring
5+ years of hands-on PLC programming and HMI development in a continuous-process manufacturing plant (minerals, chemicals, paper, food/beverage, metals, etc.)

Benefits

Annual bonus
Base salary $95,000 – $120,000 (very flexible for the right person)
401k match, health plan, 3 weeks PTO
Full relocation package to the Sandersville / Middle Georgia area

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1880 Founded

Year Founded

The company was established in 1880, marking its origins in Rothschild mining ventures.

230 Sites

Global Presence

Operates over 230 industrial sites across more than 40 countries, showcasing extensive global operations.

€3.79B Revenue

Annual Revenue

Generated €3.79 billion in revenue in 2023, highlighting its financial strength in the mineral industry.

2018 Restructure

Business Shift

Restructured its business model in 2018, focusing solely on specialty minerals.

Headquartered in Paris.
Typical projects range from supplying talc and mica for cosmetics to high‑temperature refractories for steel production.
Its expertise spans performance minerals and high‑temperature solutions, delivering toughness, opacity, conductivity and filtration properties.
Owns and operates the Three Springs talc mine in Australia, one of the world’s most productive talc mines.

Culture + Values

Customer-centric: We listen to our customers and meet their needs.
Excellence: We continuously seek to improve, and aim for the highest standards.
Sustainability: We are committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the planet and communities.
Integrity: We act with integrity, honesty, and transparency in everything we do.
Innovation: We foster creativity and new ideas to drive progress.
Collaboration: We work as one team, leveraging diversity and combining strengths to succeed.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net zero target year

Target year for achieving net zero carbon emissions across operations.

20%

CO2 emissions reduction

Reduction target for CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2030.

Commitment to responsible water management and reduction of water consumption.
Implementation of energy-efficient solutions across operations.
Recycling and circular economy practices integrated into product lifecycle.
Sustainability embedded in product design to reduce environmental footprint.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% Women

Leadership Target

Committed to achieving 30% representation of women in leadership roles within a specified timeframe.

2025 Goal

Target Year

Aimed to meet diversity objectives, including leadership representation, by the year 2025.

Continuous efforts to improve gender diversity across all levels.
Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and creating equal opportunities.

Articles

Careers at Imerys

Sustainability Initiatives

Role

Description

hmi/scada

capex projects

plc programming

power distribution

panel wiring

commissioning

Build and modify FactoryTalk View, RSView32, and AVEVA (Wonderware) HMI/SCADA screens
Run CapEx automation projects across our three mineral-processing plants (calciner, air-float, and drying circuits)
Run point-to-point checks with electricians and direct instrumentation techs
Design, program, install, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs (PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix, CompactLogix)
Work directly with 480V–13.8kV power distribution, MCCs, and Ethernet/IP networks
Hands-on wiring, loop checks, startup, and commissioning of new control panels and instrumentation

Requirements

bs electrical

allen‑bradley

autocad electrical

wonderware

medium‑voltage

5+ years

This role does not offer Visa Sponsorship.

Location: Sandersville, GA (periodic travel to Langley, SC)

BS Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or closely related (will consider AS + strong experience)
Willing to be in the plant daily (PPE, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots required)
Medium-voltage (4.16kV–13.8kV) or mining/aggregate/minerals background
Allen-Bradley experience: ControlLogix, CompactLogix, PLC-5, SLC-500, FactoryTalk View, RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000
AutoCAD Electrical or ETAP/EasyPower
Experience with AVEVA Wonderware / System Platform / InTouch
Project engineering experience (scope, budget, schedule, contractors)
Size breakers, specify and program VFDs (PowerFlex 525, 755, 700 series), motor starters, and soft-starts
Comfortable opening panels, using a multimeter, and directing electricians on 480V wiring
5+ years of hands-on PLC programming and HMI development in a continuous-process manufacturing plant (minerals, chemicals, paper, food/beverage, metals, etc.)

Benefits

Annual bonus
Base salary $95,000 – $120,000 (very flexible for the right person)
401k match, health plan, 3 weeks PTO
Full relocation package to the Sandersville / Middle Georgia area

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1880 Founded

Year Founded

The company was established in 1880, marking its origins in Rothschild mining ventures.

230 Sites

Global Presence

Operates over 230 industrial sites across more than 40 countries, showcasing extensive global operations.

€3.79B Revenue

Annual Revenue

Generated €3.79 billion in revenue in 2023, highlighting its financial strength in the mineral industry.

2018 Restructure

Business Shift

Restructured its business model in 2018, focusing solely on specialty minerals.

Headquartered in Paris.
Typical projects range from supplying talc and mica for cosmetics to high‑temperature refractories for steel production.
Its expertise spans performance minerals and high‑temperature solutions, delivering toughness, opacity, conductivity and filtration properties.
Owns and operates the Three Springs talc mine in Australia, one of the world’s most productive talc mines.

Culture + Values

Customer-centric: We listen to our customers and meet their needs.
Excellence: We continuously seek to improve, and aim for the highest standards.
Sustainability: We are committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the planet and communities.
Integrity: We act with integrity, honesty, and transparency in everything we do.
Innovation: We foster creativity and new ideas to drive progress.
Collaboration: We work as one team, leveraging diversity and combining strengths to succeed.

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net zero target year

Target year for achieving net zero carbon emissions across operations.

20%

CO2 emissions reduction

Reduction target for CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2030.

Commitment to responsible water management and reduction of water consumption.
Implementation of energy-efficient solutions across operations.
Recycling and circular economy practices integrated into product lifecycle.
Sustainability embedded in product design to reduce environmental footprint.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% Women

Leadership Target

Committed to achieving 30% representation of women in leadership roles within a specified timeframe.

2025 Goal

Target Year

Aimed to meet diversity objectives, including leadership representation, by the year 2025.

Continuous efforts to improve gender diversity across all levels.
Commitment to inclusive hiring practices and creating equal opportunities.

Articles

Careers at Imerys

Sustainability Initiatives