Controls And Automation Specialist - Plant Controls Engineer

Job PurposePerform detailed control system design and software development for moderately complex engineering assignments, which are standalone, or components of a larger project. This position applies specific knowledge of automated and process control systems to manufacturing processes with minimal supervision.
We’d love to meet you if…
you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge
you enjoy working with others to deliver great work
you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment
In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To
Ensure compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety, health and environmental rules and regulations
Develop and implement results oriented, value-added engineering solutions that achieve predetermined project goals and customerneeds and/or requirements.
Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or othernecessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, PositionControllers, single or multi-loop controllers
Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remotemonitoring and data acquisition / control
Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI and/orspecialty component software
Lead and/or guide internal or external engineering resources to ensure adherence to project goals and objectives
Implement standard engineering and project management practices consistently throughout project and work assignments
Maintain technical skills and knowledge by attending trade shows or clinics;
investigate new equipment applications withconsulting engineers & equipment venders, and specific course work
Lead development and training efforts of field operation and maintenance personnel in the design features, process operation,interpretation of system information, and application of that information regarding control system functionality
Witness testing and system site quality control
Train plant electricians on processes
Monitor installation quality.
Work breakdown as 5% administrative, 95% technical
Moderate to frequent travel during plant construction requiring a flexible schedule
What do I need to be successful?
5+ years’ experience in automation and process control systems and techniques
Or any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
Detailed working knowledge of networking equipment and software, routers and cabling
Detailed working knowledge of plant PLCs and HMI software
Detailed working knowledge of all HMI hardware and software in use including Wonderware Intouch and Active Factory
Detailed working knowledge of AC & DC drives, coordinated drives systems and position control systems.3
Knowledge of medium and high voltage systems.
Knowledge of IT systems, PC hardware and software, servers, fiber optic cabling and network switches
Knowledge of statistical control techniques and programs such as SPC, SQC and SCADA systems
Comply with minimum skills defined in the Engineering Competency Matrix
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field or equivalent
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