Process Controls Engineer (PERM)

Duties

• Create and implement standards and strategies to improve process efficiency
• Facilitate collaboration among team members for various engineering or technical assignments on a per-project basis
• Design and review instrumentation, automation systems associated with heavy industry processing plants
• Engineer and design network diagrams, loop diagrams, P&ID control depictions, Controls Narrative, and Cause and Effect
• Design process control systems and strategies
• Design, implement, and optimize process network infrastructure and automation processes through modern process control systems
• Program and configure PLC/HMI/DCS/SCADA systems
• Troubleshoot equipment and process controls
• Provide hands on support for commissioning/start-up activities

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering field, or its equivalent
• Experience: 24 months of experience working as an Electrical, Process Controls, Industrial Automation, Field Testing Engineer, or related occupation
• Must possess a valid driver's license (or be eligible to obtain one within 30 days of the date of hire)
• Must have an acceptable driving record
• Proven regular attendance
• Demonstrated ability: (a) Design and troubleshoot process control systems; (b) engineer, design, and test electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems; (c) design, program, and troubleshoot using PLC/HMI hardware/software; (d) develop and engineer electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC logic; and (e) design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, etc.)
• Demonstrated working knowledge: (a) electronic engineering; (b) Microsoft Office programs; (c) PLC ladder logic; (d) digital and sequential logic programming methods; (e) process related closed-loop control systems; (f) engineering principles, practices, and procedures; (g) automation (PLC/DCS) and electrical system design, diagnosis, and operation; (h) the National Electrical Code; and (i) API (American Petroleum Institute) codes as applied to electrical installations

Note

This role requires extensive travel—up to 80%—to remote domestic and international locations for on-site project assignments. When assigned to an on-site project, you must commit to a rotational work schedule for the duration of the project. Rotation schedules may include: 3 weeks on site / 1 week off; 4 weeks on site / 1-- 2 weeks off; 4 weeks on site / 2 weeks off; and 8 weeks on site / 2 weeks off. Project duration varies based on scope and operational needs.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants may apply by sending their resume to: emma.everett@rcontrols.com