Automation Controls Engineer

Posting Number: 201983SLG
Job Title: Automation & Controls Engineer
Location: Texas
Willing to Relocate: Yes

Job Description:

• Participate with plant engineering staff and outside contractors to help design, build, and start up a new plant in Texas.
• Provides technical support of automation and controls systems for a 24/7 manufacturing operation including hands-on assistance and troubleshooting.
• Diagnoses electrical wiring, relay logic, control and safety circuits, electronic boards, PLC's, touch screens, displays, contractors, and motors.
• Works closely with the Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations personnel to address plant issues and to incorporate new equipment, capabilities and controls into plant operation.
• Manages/supervises controls technicians.
• Independently manages automation and control improvement projects.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise to enhance troubleshooting skills and controls expertise of Maintenance technicians.
• Assures uniformity of component specifications, system design, and documentation.
• Works across departments to develop a culture of root cause problem identification and solution while encouraging a high level of cross functional communication.
• Ensures the highest levels of safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance with NEC and other codes and standards.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing controls systems.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment and systems: (ControlLogix, HMIs, SLC-500 and RS5000 series, Factory Talk SE & ME).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD – Autodesk software.
• Electrical knowledge (National Electrical Code) and control system design to meet NEC and NFPA requirements.
• Hands-on experience calibrating/setting up industrial instrumentation, flowmeters, level sensors and others.
• Experience in automated process controls with the use of PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation and sensors, actuated valves, etc.
• Knowledge in electrical components and systems is a large plus. (MCCs, Substations, MDPs, VFDs, Starters, etc.)
• Experience with thin client applications a plus.
• Familiarity with MES systems a plus.
• Able to work with a large integrator to give direction, review drawings and designs, and coordinate work between the integrator, internal and external engineers, equipment suppliers, and maintain a schedule are required.
• Demonstrated level of training and experience comparable to a BS technical degree.

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