Senior Control Systems Engineers analyze user requirements and the design of process and / or mechanical equipment to design automation systems that control the process or machine in the desired manner.
The engineer uses knowledge and experience in instrumentation control valves Motors / VFDs control system electrical design and PLC / DCS programming to deliver an automation system that meets the users needs utilizing the minimum essential design.
Senior Control Systems Engineers demonstrate :
- high integrity
- a willingness to go beyond the ordinary to meet and exceed client expectations
- a desire for continual challenge and development
- excellent written and verbal communication skills and
- able to lead a controls engineering team.
Reports to : Operations Director
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Responsibilities for this job may include but are not limited to :
Interface with customers to develop User Requirements documentationLead project teams to execute the controls hardware and / or software scopeDevelop control specification (control narratives) documentation based on User RequirementsPerform initial feasibility studies for proposed projects resulting in a feasibility-level cost estimate and supporting documentation for the projectMark-up Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for instrumentation and controls related changes and review drawings from the drafting teamDevelop programs for Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and / or oversee the program development done by othersHuman-Machine Interface (HMI) development and SCADA configurationHistorian configurationDevelop testing plans for DCS and PLC programs to effectively test all aspects of a new program or program changesSimulate the DCS / PLC program and test the system using the testing planOversee electrical controls construction at the clients site and verify that the system is being installed as designed provide technical support to the construction effortPerform I / O checkout on the installed control system and document the checkout resultsProvide post-commissioning support to the clients operations engineering and maintenance personnelTravel to the clients site as requiredRequired Experience / Abilities
Degreed in Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Chemical or similar) Computer Science or similar scientific / technical fieldIdeal Experience
10 years of experience in a similar engineering roleAt least 5 years experience with one or more of the following platforms :Allen Bradley PLC5 SLC500 MicroLogix ControlLogix
Siemens S7 PCS7Emerson DeltaV Ovation ProvoxNovatech D / 3Honeywell ExperionFoxboro I / AHMI / SCADA configuration experience with one or more of the following platforms :Allen Bradley / Rockwell Automation
Inductive AutomationWonderwareSiemensiFixIconicsHistorian and / or data analytics experience with one or more of the following platforms :OSIsoft PI
PTC ThingworxInductive Automation IgnitionAspentechRockwell AutomationSiemensWonderwareExperience in the selection specification and installation design of instrumentation control valves motors VFDs and coordinated drive systemsCurrent working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) with the ability to locate solutions to code questionsLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)Experience in electrical design of Electrical Panels I / O systems Motor / VFD / Motion / Robotic Controls and Ethernet-based networksField experience troubleshooting electrical controls problems in an industrial environmentIndustry experience in Food and Beverage Chemical Pharma Semiconductor Water & Wastewater Refining Pulp and Paper Oil / Gas Pipeline Power Generation Electrical Transmission & Distribution Material Handling or PackagingTeam Leadership and Client Relations ExperienceRequired Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1