HMI APPLICATION ENGINEER

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Develops application software to meet requirements of project contractual documents while adhering to Inframark’s Project Methodology.  HMI Application Engineers with HMI expertise set up the customer computer system hardware and network, configure the SCADA application software, perform startup and testing, and provide training.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives project requirements and direction through meetings with the HMI Application Engineering Supervisor and Project Manager (PM) and review of the contract documents. Keeps PMs and informed of the status of tasks and projects milestones. Maintains awareness of project budgets and keeps the PM aware of issues that would adversely affect the budget. Produces timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets, trip reports, etc. Follows established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures. HMI Application Engineers set up the project system servers, workstations, operating system, networks, and peripheral equipment at the job site. HMI Application Engineers develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) application software per the contract documents and System Control Narrative using Third-Party software development packages, such as System Platform w/ OMI, InTouch, Ignition, VTScada, iFix, and FactoryTalk View SE. Installs all developed application software and required vendor software and verifies their proper execution. Interfaces equipment to third-party vendor systems via industrial communication protocols. Participates in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). Demonstrates overall system functionality to the Owner/Engineer/Contractor including hardware and network operation, SCADA monitoring and control, displaying data, alarming, and historical data collection for report generation. HMI Application Engineers develop custom Operational and State Reports per the Customer’s requirements. Provides training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel. Generates and gathers all required final project documentation. Provides technical assistance to Customers.

 ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the applicable HMI Application Engineering Supervisor or HMI Department Manager. Receives direction from the applicable HMI Application Engineering Supervisor, HMI Department Manager, and Project Managers. Works closely with other Project Team members.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or in Engineering is preferred.  A minimum 2 years of experience in HMI/SCADA programming, preferably in the Water & Wastewater industry.  HMI Application Engineers must have knowledge and experience with Microsoft operating systems, networks, and HMI configuration software (System Platform w/ OMI, InTouch, Ignition, VTScada, iFix, FactoryTalk View SE).  Good communications skills and the ability to work well with other are essential.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers is crucial.  Regular use of a telephone, e-mail, and other digital tools for communication is essential.  Sitting for extended periods in front of a computer monitor is common.  Hearing within normal ranges is necessary for communication with the Project Team and customers.   Adequate vision is needed for using a computer monitor.  Lifting of computer servers, workstations, and peripherals is expected.  Good manual dexterity for setting up computer equipment and attaching associated cables. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job is performed both indoors at the office and at the job-site.  Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor. This job includes the potential of working irregular hours with on-call availability to troubleshoot project startup and warranty problems.

 TRAVEL

Travel is required on a regular basis to start up, test, and demonstrate SCADA monitoring and control systems.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.