We are seeking to hire a Regional Process Controls Engineer in Augusta, GA. Our client is a chemical manufacturing plant that typically operates 24/7. This will involve approximately 30-40% travel to support plants across the US.
This individual provides PLC troubleshooting and programming support, performs electrical engineering design for plant and project instrumentation, process control and power systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
·Program using the full range of Rockwell software PLC products, including FTView, RSLogix, RSLinx, and other comparable HMI and ladder logic programs, such as Siemens and GE Fanuc/Cimplicity.
·Troubleshoot equipment links between the PLC and Motor Control Centers (MCC), including variable frequency drives (VFD) using hard-wire and network communications including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ProfiNet and other legacy communication protocols.
·Troubleshoot network systems, switches, and cabling.
·Experience with server-based software HMI systems with thick clients and thin clients.
·Independently manage work requests from numerous plant sites, prioritize, and provide first class customer service, with the customer being the plants.
·Provide written operating procedures as required, as well as weekly update reports on project progress.
·Troubleshoot higher level problems with plant instruments and transmitters.Knowledgeable to make recommendations for improved instrumentation.
·Lead startup commissioning teams to systematically perform field device checkouts.Able to effectively report findings to management or contractors.
·Experience installing Rockwell and other process control software on Windows 10 Operating Systems.
·Manage engineering contractors and electricians during design and construction phases to ensure quality work.
·Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations and requirements.
·Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable.
·Communicates, promotes, and personally demonstrates Safety/Health as #1 priority.
·Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner.
·Comply with company policies.
Position Qualifications:
·BS in Electrical, Electronics Technology, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
·Five-plus (5+) years' experience in PLC programming.
·Thorough knowledge of chemical/industrial plant instrumentation.
·Working knowledge of applicable regulatory codes including NEC, NFPA, etc.
·Knowledge of power distribution systems and electrical safety practices including Arc/Flash safety and LOTO.
·Plant experience as a Controls Engineer or Instrument Technician.
·Experience with electrical panel layout, wiring, and AutoCAD.
·Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word).
·Working knowledge of applicable regulatory codes including NEC, NFPA, etc.
·Develop project requirements, scopes of work and budget estimates, including project justification documents.
·Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interface with various plant and corporate teams.
·Make effective verbal and written presentations to audiences ranging from hourly maintenance staff to senior management.
·Demonstrated hands-on electrical aptitude.
Position Benefits:
A full range of coverage – including health, dental, vision, life and disabilityinsurance – protects you against the uncertainties of life.
In addition, a Flexible Spending Account allows you to set aside pre-taxdollars for certain health and dependent day care expenses.
401K (matches 50% of the first 6% that you save on a before-taxbasis (after-tax savings are not matched).
New hires are eligible for healthcare and life/disability benefits on the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
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