Systems Control Engineer

Job Duties

• Reviews electrical panel layouts, wiring schematics and BOM’s for new equipment.
• Programs, integrates, troubleshoots, and supports PLC, HMI software for control systems and equipment.
• Programs PLCs and develops ladder logic diagrams.
• Troubleshoots issues with control systems as they arise.
• Analyzes control panel layouts and electrical schematics for machinery.
• Creates electrical panel layouts, wiring schematics and BOM’s for new equipment.
• Designs, implements and supports PLC, HMI software for control systems and equipment.
• Designs, implements and supports hardware electrical systems.
• Investigates and solves automation problems and troubleshooting of existing equipment.
• Develops functional and design specifications for automated systems/processes.
• Aids in the development of project control strategies, project plans and estimates for projects.
• Stays current with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Programs Allen Bradley and other manufacturers' controls for new and existing automated equipment.
• Contributes to the development and improvement of plant system processes and structures for acquiring, displaying, and trending process data.
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel for proposal development.
• Acquires data to demonstrate cause and affect relationships within processes, and prioritizes business and process opportunities for improvement.
• Reviews and interprets control system, construction, and installation drawings and the development of control system descriptions and training manuals.
• Interacts with contractors, maintenance, and other appropriate personnel to identify issues in system processes and provide solutions.
• Provides direction, assistance, and training to maintenance team (technicians/electricians) and plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work.

Supervision

• Exercises direction to staff assigned as a functional team when required.

Knowledge

• Programming of Ovation, Allen Bradley PLC’s, Siemens PLC, Wonderware and iFIX platforms.
• Communication protocols: OPC, Modbus, Ethernet.
• Process instrumentation and Controls, SCADA, DCS and communication systems.
• Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and Network Layouts.
• Instrumentation installation and or calibration (flow, float, volume, pressure, level, temperature, vibration, etc..).
• Conveyor systems.
• Water Treatment processes.
• Waste Water Treatment systems.

Skills

• To make effective decisions.
• Promote and foster team work environment.
• Establish and operate in an environment which provides the capacity for excellence.
• Support installation of projects.
• Participate in the implementation of new initiatives.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels.
• Negotiate and develop solid internal and external relationships.
• Exercise superior computer, analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Interface with a multidisciplinary team.
• Motivate, train, lead and develop staff for improved performance and efficiency.
• Maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and written instructions.
• Problem solve effectively.
• Communicate frequently with team members and others about process, equipment or potential problems.
• Direct team activities or to work as a team member.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive outdoor exposure.
• Extended time at customer sites/meetings in Florida and outside of Florida.