Instrumentation and Controls System Integration Specialist
Requirements
A strong understanding and background in specifying, designing, installation, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and remote access systems, and the ability to collaborate with others to support the goals of the company, are expectations for any candidate.
- Developing software design deliverables including PLC and HMI programming design deliverables
- Developing controls design deliverables, including instrument/device list, I/O list, controls narratives, control panel and controls hardware design, device location plan drawings and installation details
- Developing the specification and design requirements for control panel and equipment vendors, track vendor progress, and lead Factory Acceptance Tests
- Experienced in reviewing P&IDs and working with engineers to define and show proper controls scope of the project
- Responsibility for technical execution during onsite start-up and commissioning activities
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to control system integration, both on-site and through remote access, and includes on-site PLC/HMI programming, troubleshooting, and repair of code and/or wiring
- Creating and maintaining detailed documentation of control system designs and modifications
- Managing and/or scheduling contractors for repairs
- Assisting in the development of engineering hour estimates and proposals
- Compliance with company, client, and project site safety policies
- Providing field observation reports of onsite analysis and consultation
- Collaborating with the internal and external project team to execute a project from concept to completion including meeting attendance, site visits, response to RFIs, submittal review and responses
- Maintaining rapport with industry vendors and staying up to date on the latest trends and solutions appropriate to relevant technologies and design/construction industry
Qualifications
A minimum two (2) year Associate of Science degree in controls and/or automation, or equivalent experience, is preferred. Eight (8) plus years of consulting engineering experience is required.
Relevant experience in the identified market sectors is also required.
Skills
Experienced with variety of control and safety systems (PLC, SCADA, SIS, BMS, DCS).
Experience with Rockwell Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC platform.
Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000SCADA experience with Factory Talk and Wonderware local and distributed systems, Ignition Software is a plus.
Machine safety risk assessment and required PL design compliance to ISO13849 is a plus.
Process safety SIF/SIS design compliance to ISA/IEC 61511 is a plus.
Benefits
Annual Salary Range: $75,000 to $110,000+