Plant Controls Engineer

Job Purpose

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; investigating new equipment applications with consulting engineers & equipment vendors, 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.

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field or equivalent