Senior Controls and Automation Engineer

Duties/Responsibilities

• Gain mastery in the current process, control, and reporting systems and work to continuously improve electrical/process control systems.
• Combine newer technologies and extensions of current architectures.
• Plan and coordinate technical design and implementation of project work.
• Work as a member of the maintenance team to think strategically about downtime prevention and long-term resolution of issues while maintaining a culture of efficiency and quick reaction to downtime events.
• Respond to equipment downtime emergencies, and plan/execute plans for any recurring situations.
• Provide ongoing informal and formal training for electrical personnel to ensure development of good operating and maintenance practices.
• Work closely with electrical supervisors to maintain all documentation related to the process control system configuration and SOP’s.
• Balance day-to-day needs with long term projects.
• Ensure compliance with all standards and programs (safety, environmental, quality, maintenance, and manufacturing policies and procedures) within area of responsibility.
• Participate in planning and budgeting activities for the business unit.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts including electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to do full controls integration, from electrical/instrumentation design to PLC to HMI.
• Familiar with most common sensors and transmitters, and their suitability to an application.
• Proficient using computers and associated software (MS Suite, Project, Access, SQL, CMMS, AutoCAD, Kronos).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate team members.
• High level of personal integrity and ethical and professional standards.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair machinery through the use of drawings, schematics, and root-cause/failure analysis.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills; ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Able to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts if needed.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer, or mechanical engineering and 5+ years post-degree manufacturing or relevant process control experience.
• Experienced in Ethernet network design and implementation, including fiber and 10/100/1000 Base TX.
• Working knowledge of fluid systems including steam, natural gas, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Experience with continuous manufacturing processes, forest products, paper and pulp, food or beverage processing, or chemical industries preferred.
• Experience with CTI/TI505 and Allen-Bradley PLC’s, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Allen-Bradley drives, and Wonderware HMI or equivalent.
• Experience in capital project design, installation, and startup.