Senior Conversions, Modifications, and Upgrades (CM&U) Controls Engineer

About the role

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse addressing fast-start power generation needs. The company offers innovative aeroderivative solutions for turbine manufacturing, project execution, power purchase agreements, and plant lifecycle care.

Responsibilities

• Lead Automation solutions from initial design to implementation and commissioning of CM&U solutions.
• Define and validate the Scope of Work (SOW) created for the project in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in Internal Kick Off Meetings.
• Participate in Customer Kick Off Meetings and customer design reviews as necessary.
• Review existing P&IDs and revise as necessary to align with the SOW.
• Design control system architecture, including wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and system integration strategies.
• Develop IO Tool Kit (Ranges, Alarms and Trip Setpoints) file as a base for executing the SOW.
• Develop Bills of Material (BOM) and release to procurement.
• Support Change Order development as required by changes in the SOW.
• Develop user manuals, control system specifications; and Cause & Effect and Control Narrative documentation.
• Architect, develop, and validate PLC and HMI programs using established standards and best practices.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Test as required by SOW.
• Generate and maintain FAT documentation including project punch list.
• Provide technical leadership during commissioning and start-up, resolving complex system issues.
• Model and champion ProEnergy core values in ways that center team culture on these values.
• Exercise independent judgment in the design, configuration, and troubleshooting of complex control systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for control systems, influencing technical decisions across projects.
• Abside by and promote the ProEnergy HSE policy.
• Occasionally required to work nonstandard hours including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required; advanced knowledge of control systems engineering principles with various functional mechanisms such as the science and methodology of loop tuning and control systems configurations is essential.
• Minimum experience of 10 years in gas turbine operations and control, or 15 years in various industrial process control software and systems.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum experience of 8 years in field service engineering.
• Familiarity with various industrial control programming and system design (Rockwell, GE, Woodward, Ovation, etc.).
• Familiarity with GE and non-GE aeroderivative and heavy-duty gas turbines core programming, sequencing, and process instrumentation.
• Retrofit or upgrade experience using multiple industrial platforms.
• Solid understanding of programming environments and languages.
• HMI development skills.
• Technical competence in industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving ability and adept at communicating with several levels of the organization.
• Able to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter mindset and constant engagement in developing new skills.
• Track record of handling steep learning curves and exhibiting a can-do attitude.
• Must work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Proven history of long cycle control system projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.

Benefits

The company offers competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

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