Process Controls Engineer

Overview

Instrumentation/Electrician technician role focused on the design, operation, and maintenance of automated process control systems. Responsibilities include hardware/software maintenance for digital control, PLC and data acquisition systems, troubleshooting, system optimization, and documentation. The position requires occasional weekend and after-hour coverage, and potential overtime.

• Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques in the design and operation of automated process control systems and their components. Perform design and maintenance functions on all software and hardware for digital control, PLC, and data acquisition systems. Troubleshoot control system failures and make necessary repairs. Make systems modifications to correct errors and optimize system performance. Configure DCS applications such as motor starts, PID control loops, ladder logic control, etc.
• Install operating system software upgrades and program fixes, install, configure, and maintain servers and process control workstations, troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and communications problems, perform database administration functions for both real-time and historical databases, maintain interfaces with field devices.
• These control systems consist mainly of Schneider and Modicon Programmable Logic Controllers, and Pi Historian. Also in use is a network system.
• In addition, responsible for originating, engineering, specifying, and procuring material for new control equipment installations and existing control system upgrades and additions.
• Work closely with management, instrumentation technicians, electricians, environmental reporting, production personnel and mechanical maintenance disciplines.
• Participates in the development of systems documentation, trains operations and maintenance staff on how to use tools and applications developed.
• Utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to complete work orders.
• Inspecting and examining machinery and equipment to detect irregularities and malfunctions.
• Keeping detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.
• Adhering to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
• Maintaining a clean and environmentally safe work area.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

• Instrumentation or Electrician Technician degree with at least five years of experience in an industrial setting. Demonstrate aptitude for understanding and manipulating digital control systems and computer-based data management systems.
• Knowledge of industrial 3-phase electricity and devices.
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience.
• Control graphics programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of safety standards, equipment lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Ability to identify root causes of problems and initiate immediate corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Experience with forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulating man lifts, etc.
• Maintenance, calibration, and repair of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical and electronic measuring, recording, indicating, and control instruments/equipment.
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in varying weather conditions; stand for long periods; climb stairs; reach and stoop; lift up to 50 lbs with occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work at high heights; good vision, hearing, color vision, speaking, and finger dexterity; perform close work.
• Capability to analyze the big picture and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop contingencies for problems and understand the consequences of options.
• Assist with troubleshooting and analyzing difficult machinery and process issues.
• Use basic and intermediate mathematical computations for problem solving.