Process Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain digital control, PLC, and data acquisition systems.
• Troubleshoot control system failures and make necessary repairs.
• Make systems modifications to correct errors and optimize system performance.
• Configure DCS applications such as motor starts, PID control loops, ladder logic control, etc.
• Install operating system software upgrades and program fixes.
• Install, configure, and maintain servers and process control workstations.
• Traverse and resolve hardware, software, and communication problems.
• Perform database administration functions for both real-time and historical databases.
• Maintain interfaces with field devices.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques in the design and operation of automated process control systems and their components.
• Instrumentation or Electrician Technician degree with at least five years of experience in an industrial setting.
• Relevant work experience in control graphics programming and troubleshooting.
• Flexible, with solid interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of safety standards of equipment and lockout/tag out.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and have knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC's).
• Experience with forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating man lifts.
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work at high heights.
• Basic and intermediate mathematical computations for problem solving.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial 3-phase electricity and devices.
• Control graphics programming and troubleshooting.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills.
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of safety standards of equipment and lockout/tag out.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and have knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC's).
• Experience with forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating man lifts.
• Ability to identify root cause of problems and effectively initiate immediate corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work at high heights.
• Basic and intermediate mathematical computations for problem solving.

Skills

• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Inspection and examination of machinery and equipment
• Documentation of maintenance activities
• Safety compliance and adherence
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving
• Contingency planning
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Seven-day a week, 24-hour shift work schedule.
• Occasional weekend and after-hour coverage required.
• Significant overtime work may be required.

Pay

• Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

• Seven-day a week, 24-hour shift work schedule.