Plant Controls Engineer

Job Purpose

Perform 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 customer needs and/or requirements.
• Develop project documentation defining standards, detailed reports, specifications, plans, prints, schematics and/or other necessary documentation required to achieve defined project goals
• Develop detailed design of automation and process control systems that integrate PCs, PLCs, AC or DC Drives, Position Controllers, single or multi-loop controllers
• Integrate statistical control components into system design including basic control charting, real time & historical trending, remote monitoring and data acquisition / control
• Develop, install and debug control system programming including PC operating, PC / PLC communications, PLC HMI and/or specialty 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 with consulting 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

Work Environment