Process Controls Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company, is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for clients and the world. The Process Controls Engineer will collaborate with clients and teams to determine process control needs, support project managers, and develop PLC programs to ensure systems are in full production.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional internal team to determine Process Control needs and solutions
• Support Project Managers and Process Engineers in developing estimates for controls hardware and engineering effort
• Work with Electrical Designers to specify controls hardware components and develop electrical wiring diagrams
• Review electrical installation documents for technical accuracy and ensure the design meets the controls requirements
• Write Functional Descriptions that describe how control systems will operate
• Develop and test PLC programs based on Functional Descriptions
• During commissioning, perform onsite IO checks
• Commission PLC programs onsite until the systems are in full production, performing maintenance and operator training
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or chemical engineering
• 5 years Process Controls experience in the Pulp and Paper or Food and Beverage Industries
• Experience programming legal PLCs and familiarity with USDA requirements for pasteurizers
• Proficiency in Wonderware InTouch, Wonderware Archestra, and FactoryTalk HMI development
• Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet
• Experience in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Software (RS Logix, Studio 5000)
• Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates
• Detailed understanding of process instrumentation (flow, mass flow, temperature, pressure) and control loop concepts
• Proficient in batch controls, recipe management, and CIP circuits
• Proficient at designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, specifically Rockwell hardware
• Proficiency in interpreting P&ID drawings
• Experience with liquid processing including pumps, blending, filtration, heat transfer, etc
• Experience with utility (steam, water, air, NH3, etc.) design and impacts on process design
• Ability to perform in a design team environment
• Experience working with multi trade-based vendors/contractors
• Experience in plant operations and industrial environments understanding control system impacts to maintenance and other work processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, et.)
• Technical Writing expertise
• Leadership skills. Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attentiveness to detail, follow-up procedures, and documentation of action
• Proficient in time management and personal organization