Senior Controls Engineer

About the role

This job is an individual contributor primarily responsible for performing control systems design, programming, implementation production and troubleshooting PLC/DCS systems as well as instrumentation calibrations, checks, purchasing, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, network design and layout, program, debugs, determines material and/or component specifications, writes programming to operate machinery, purchasing, budgeting, permitting, training, supervising, documenting, startup and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations.
• Monitor production processes, solve production issues, and formulate ideas for improvements of efficiencies and safety, implement changes.
• Career development and improvement of existing and new products, applications, and standards: NFPA, IEC and CE as they relate to control panel design and build.
• Coordinate projects from conception to completion; including project planning, hours estimation, scheduling, recommend/implement drawing changes for reduction in production time and ease of assembly; recommend/initiate production process changes to improve productivity and meet cost targets.
• Perform basic to moderate design tasks including site preparation, electrical layout and design plans.
• Responsible for oversight and maintaining operation software including Historian, Maximo, OPC server, Kepserver, Linkmaster.
• Create PLC/DCS programs for new process equipment, upgrade for existing equipment.
• Create HMI screens for new process equipment, upgrade for existing equipment.
• Develop system documentation including operation and maintenance manuals.
• Program PLC’s, Drives, HMI and other automation components.
• Perform startups: troubleshoot panel/machine after build; in-field alterations and corrections.
• Backup programming and data.
• Troubleshoot controls issues including PLC, HMI, VFD both remotely and on site.
• Specify, purchase, and / or design electrical and control panels.
• Provide plant check-out, commissioning, and start-up services.
• Work with management on capital projects and production issues.
• Assist with IBM Maximo implementation and ongoing support, BIRT reports.

Requirements

• Education Required - Associates degree in Engineering or relevant work experience.
• Experience Required – Experience or background in Controls.
• Preferred - 2 years' related controls experience.
• Experience with Delta V, ABB Freelance, Dataparc, Allen Bradley PLC’s

Qualifications

• Working knowledge, understanding, of electrical engineering, controls, PLC/DCS systems and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical systems.
• Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Auto-CAD.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Strong decision-making, negotiation, and construction management skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Ability to learn and perform effective supervisory skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects through to completion.

Skills

• Working knowledge, understanding, of electrical engineering, controls, PLC/DCS systems and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and mechanical systems.
• Intermediate computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Auto-CAD.
• Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of people within and outside the organization.
• Strong decision-making, negotiation, and construction management skills.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, with ability to remain flexible to changing priorities.
• Ability to learn and perform effective supervisory skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects through to completion.

Benefits

Known in our industry for stability and high ethics, CGB Enterprises, Inc. offers a stellar benefits package including: an outstanding 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions, medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, & disability benefits, flexible spending accounts, paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick), wellness programs, recognition programs, community involvement opportunities, and much more!

Pay

The expected base pay range for this role is: $115,000.00 - $152,000.00

Schedule

Actual pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including work location, job-related knowledge, skills and relevant experience for the job.

Application Instructions

Are you ready to make a meaningful career move & an impact at CGB? Apply today!