Industrial Controls Engineer - Morgantown, WV

About the role

Pillar Innovations is seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process control and automation, with experience in PLC programming, HMI development, and software installations.

Responsibilities

• Provide turn-key automated solutions specializing in PLC Programming, Human Machine Interface (HMI) Development, Software installations, with minimal electrical work.
• Complete difficult troubleshooting for customers with some direction from Sr. and lead level personnel.
• Support commissioning efforts for new projects and systems onsite at customer facilities.
• Resolve operational problems related to current systems or new projects.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives are observed for all work completed.
• Create customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standards and customer requirements.
• Modify systems upon customer's request and document the amendments accordingly.
• Work conditions include walking, reaching, climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 80 pounds unassisted.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be safety and customer-focused, without exception.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of experience in process control and automation.
• Familiar with reading and creating CAD drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong working knowledge with Allen Bradley PLCs and RSLogix 5000,500.
• Working experience and knowledge with HMI / OIT Development using Rockwell and/or Wonderware software platforms.
• Efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals.
• Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments.
• Proactive, resourceful and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment.
• Able to balance multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of MS Office productivity software.
• Good understanding of mechanical principals is a plus.

Qualifications

• Preferred if candidate has 80-hour underground certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Travel as required (25-50% at times) to support projects. Travel time is paid.
• Able to work a flexible schedule and adjust to changing business needs to include possible work involving emergency call-out, extended hours and some out-of-town and overnight work.
• Willingness to undergo a thorough background and drug screening process.

Skills

• Allen Bradley PLCs and RSLogix 5000,500.
• HMI / OIT Development using Rockwell and/or Wonderware software platforms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits.
• Health/Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short/Long term disability.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work.
• Employee focused work environment.
• On-the-job mentoring and training.
• Internal job postings.
• Performance and salary reviews.
• Employee feedback program.
• Safety-first and drug free work environments.
• Bonuses and incentives for working safely.
• Company provided tools and basic safety equipment.
• PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors.
• Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays.
• Advancement through defined employee career paths.
• Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future.
• Scholarship opportunities for dependent children.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.