Looking for variety and technical challenges? We're searching for a forward-thinking and client facing Senior Controls Engineer/PM to support the operation and maintenance of Distributed Control Systems within a mission critical facility in Arlington, VA. This is no ordinary engineering role – you'll be actively managing projects at a facility that is on the leading edge and actively pursuing integrating a very diverse set of building automation systems, industrial controls, sub metering systems, and operator interfaces. You’ll be a strategic thinker who ensures our projects meet and exceed our client’s needs.
Projects variety examples:
- Adding instrumentation and integrating into control systems.
- Replacing control system panels with panels that have up-to-date equipment.
- Troubleshooting devices that have stopped functioning and proposing solutions.
- Reviewing systems to recommend spare parts to be purchased.
Here's a taste of what you'll be doing:
- Being a Subject Matter Expert on the control system and provide consul to all the stakeholders.
- Work with a talented team of controls engineers and technicians; providing guidance and mentorship.
- Designing and implementing small control system related continuous improvement projects.
- Programing changes to the PLC and HMI system.
- Troubleshooting controls related issues.
- Management of TAIs field office which includes:
- Coordinating the schedule of PM and other work with the customer and control techs.
- Review of all reports generated.
- Front line oversight of the two Control Techs
- Support and supervise Control Techs in the calibration and maintenance of controls devices. Examples of such devices are Pressure, Temperature, Level and Flow Transmitters, Motor starters, VFDs, Analyzers, and valves.
- PLC System software support, to include updating regularly released patches and version upgrades by Allen Bradley or other PLC manufacturers.
- Interface with clients to understand their needs and translate them into exceptional designs.
- Ensure projects meet all regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Stay on top of emerging technologies and industry trends.
You'll be a perfect fit if you have:
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ industry experience.
- Minimum 5 years with industrial controls with Allen Bradley / Rockwell Hardware.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical, etc.) OR at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with HMI/SCADA is required, preferably with ICONICS GENESIS64 HMI software package.
- Experience with boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, building automation, and related systems.
- Management Experience a plus
- Control System Design experience is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with a diverse team and clientele.
- A strong understanding of project management principles and best practices.
- The ability to think strategically and translate our client’s business goals into engineering solutions.
What TAI offers:
- The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
- The ability to balance your work and family activities.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
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