PLC Controls Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor a wide variety of plant/regional projects including organization changes, plant utilities, and production equipment.
• Generate PLC/HMI code from scratch for new process equipment and Greenfield projects, develop complete controls architecture, process flow maps, and controls narratives.
• Create and interpret electrical schematics, panel layouts, and technical drawings while supporting system design, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.
• Identify root causes, improve system reliability, and enhance operational performance across complex automated processes.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects.
• Interact daily with maintenance and contractors to interpret their needs and requirements, assist with installations and troubleshooting.
• Contribute actively to project success with full involvement in added value activities.
• Seek process improvement opportunities outside of assigned project work with the goal of generating new improvement projects.
• Complete engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates.
• Control project costs by approving expenditure and administering contractor contracts.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure total project completion is done by agreed-upon criteria.
• Minimize production downtime through project completion and troubleshooting assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing or related industry
• Previous experience in paper or ceramics manufacturing preferred
• Knowledge in continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience managing multiple mechanical and electrical contractors
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues in the field
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis, preparing and providing presentations on results, ability to present projects for larger audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes

Schedule

The typical schedule for this position is an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday. Overtime, holiday, and weekend work as needed.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk. Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear to communicate with coworkers. Regularly required to climb, stoop, bend and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to push or pull with hands or arms, kneel or crouch. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to distinguish shades and colors.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position will work primarily in a controlled office environment, however will have extended periods on the production floor. The noise level in the work environment is consistently above 85 decibels when on the production floor. During summer months, employee may have to work in temperatures as high as 110 degrees for prolonged periods of time. Dust from machine processes is constantly present. The employee constantly works near mechanical parts and lift trucks. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or vapors or hazardous products. Required to wear steel toed shoes, safety glasses and ear plugs in the manufacturing area. Respirators may also be required depending on production area.