Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer Negotiable Russia Kaliningrad Full Remote Work experience 16 years 4 months Last work experience SODRUGESTVO GROUP OF COMPANIES Automation Engineer (Multiprofile Asset Management & Logistics) 5 months Contacts About About Detail-oriented and results-driven Automation and Industrial Network Infrastructure Engineer with over 16 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing, international logistics, and heavy industry. Expert in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex Industrial Control Systems (ICS/APCS), MES, ERP, and enterprise dispatching solutions. Proven track record in optimizing network traffic, configuring virtualization platforms, and administering high-availability industrial data infrastructures (OSIsoft PI System). Strong execution discipline combined with analytical fault isolation capabilities in highly regulated plant environments. Affiliate experience No data available Work experience 16 years 4 months July 2026 - to date ( 5 months ) SODRUGESTVO GROUP OF COMPANIES Automation Engineer (Multiprofile Asset Management & Logistics) • Lead the development, seamless implementation, and continuous maintenance of enterprise-level MES, ERP, and plant dispatching systems. • Administer critical OSIsoft PI System infrastructure, ensuring 24/7 high availability, performance monitoring, and advanced analytics design. • Leverage expert-level knowledge of the OSIsoft PI suite (Data Archive, Asset Framework, PI Vision) to optimize data transparency across international port and transport logistics systems. July 2022 - July 2026 ( 4 years 1 month ) CARGILL ENTERPRISES, INC. Automation & Network Infrastructure Engineer (Food & Agriculture Manufacturing) • Maintained and guaranteed 100% operational readiness of plant network infrastructure and Industrial Control Systems (APCS/ICS) using Siemens PCS7, STEP7, and TIA Portal. • Managed the site’s OSIsoft PI System infrastructure; developed custom analytics and built robust monitoring dashboards to maximize data reliability. • Administered Microsoft OS production environments and performed deep network traffic monitoring, optimization, and advanced troubleshooting/fault isolation. • Modeled and executed hands-on system migrations across heterogeneous virtualization platforms (VMware to Hyper-V) to enhance infrastructure redundancy. January 2018 - July 2022 ( 4 years 7 months ) YANTAR PTA, LLC Commissioning & Testing Engineer • Managed the installation, adjustment, and commissioning of low-voltage electrical systems, including Access Control Systems (ACS), CCTV, and local networks. • Designed engineering systems (IOS 5, IOS 9) and supervised multi-functional technician teams during fire automation assembly and deployment. October 2020 - October 2021 ( 1 year 1 month ) JSC KATREN (E-Commerce & Pharmaceuticals) Conveyor Maintenance Engineer • Directed the comprehensive technical maintenance of high-speed manufacturing and sorting conveyor lines. • Ensured uninterrupted automated workflow by monitoring electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation systems. • Diagnosed and resolved industrial communication protocol issues (Profibus, Profinet, AS-i) and serviced SEW Eurodrive frequency converters. August 2010 - October 2020 ( 10 years 3 months ) JSC RES / PJSC MRSK SIBERIA Senior Substation Operating Electrician (5th Grade) • Executed rapid emergency recovery and operational maintenance of 110/35/10 kV substations and distribution networks. • Supervised emergency response teams to isolate faults and restore power distribution grid integrity under strict safety compliance protocols. Skills Siemens PCS7 STEP7 TIA Portal Indusoft SCADA Valve Control Automation Logic OSIsoft PI System suite Network Infrastructure Engineering traffic monitoring optimization troubleshooting fault isolation VMware Hyper-V migration modeling Microsoft OS administration ACS (Bolid) CCTV/IP Surveillance (Trassir, Beward) Fire Automation PLC/Profinet/Profibus/Asi diagnostics AutoCAD Language proficiency Beginner English Native Russian Employment Employment Full Work format Remote, Hybrid, Office Work schedule Flexible, 5/2 Relocation Possible Business trips Business trips not possible