Control Systems Engineer

General Description

Our company is seeking a qualified control systems engineer in Alpharetta, GA, responsible for programming, system configuration, system documentation, factory acceptance testing, and field start-up and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

·       B.S. Engineering with 5+ years’ applicable work experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience

·       Strong platform experience and proficiency programming:

a.     PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred)

b.     HMIs (Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, GE iFIX preferred)

c.      DCS (DeltaV)

d.     Other (Omni Flow Computer, ROC, Presets)

·       Strong proficiency with Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and OPC communications protocols

·       Solid grasp of P&ID’s, control panel wiring drawings, and field wiring diagrams

·       Desired:

a.     Knowledgeable of Electrical Protection Relays (Multilin, SEL)

b.     Knowledgeable of Historian systems

c.      Knowledgeable of external notification systems (text, email, mobile app, etc.)

d.     Familiarity with DeviceNet and/or Profibus communications protocols

Responsibilities

·       Develops DCS/PLC/HMI programming

·       Participates in the development of logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and functional narratives

·       Participates in the development and/or review of control panel design packages, field wiring diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, and associated E&I package deliverables

·       Attends field verification and user requirements gathering walkdowns

·       Executes factory acceptance testing

·       Executes field start-up and commissioning, including support of troubleshooting activities

·       Contributes to and participates in client training

·       Provides best possible response after hours support for internal/external clients as required

·       Works with applicable Senior Engineering Lead(s) and Project Manager(s) to ensure quality of deliverable, budget adherence, etc.  Keeps Project Manager(s) informed of progress, issues, need for change order, etc.

·       Travel +/- 25% with willingness to travel via air

 

 

Physical Requirements

·       Sitting in office space for a standard workday (8-10 hours, with breaks as needed)

·       Travel by car to remote locations for up to 5 hours

·       Travel by plan to locations for flight times up to 5 hours

·       Kneeling/bending to investigate and document control panels and wiring

·       Standing/walking around pipeline, terminal, and plant locations for up to 10-12 hrs per day, to include up and down stairs/ladders to platforms and/or tanks and over dike walls, as needed to inspect and document instrumentation and wiring

·       Outdoor work locations may exist in difficult climates (e.g., summer in Texas and winter in Wyoming) while wearing PPE

Benefits

·       Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus for hours worked in excess of 80 hours in a two-week pay period

·       Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or can be taken as cash

·       Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

·       401(k) Matching

·       Company funded health insurance

·       Health club sponsorship