Apex has an opportunity for a Application Engineer role based Houston, TX or San Ramon, CA. This is a 12+ month contract position. Here are the details:

Title: Application Engineer

Location: Houston, TX/San Ramon,CA

Duration: 12+ month contract

Job Details:

• Candidate will be responsible in the design, development, integration, implementation, and technical support for the Real-Time Automated Control System (RACS) at client's network of 40+ proprietary Light Products Terminals across the globe.
• The system manages all data acquisition and control; alarm and data processing; display; historical archiving and reporting.
• Candidate will be responsible for developing and understanding Emerson/GE PAC series PLC architecture and control logic design, as well as to integrate and supporting the FuelFacs-UCOS supervisory control system and FuelFacs Terminal Management System (TMS), including 24-hour call assistance, and on-site support and troubleshooting for system commissioning and cutovers.
• Candidate's responsibilities also include providing server, instrumentation, distributed I/O equipment, and sub-system integration design and support to operations and engineering personnel.
• It will be expected that the candidate can prepare detailed design specifications, create, and conduct comprehensive testing and commissioning procedures and manage development expectations, deadlines, and project milestones.

High Priority Technical Skills:

• SME in controls automation and PCN networking (SME in PLC Controls and Ladder logic programming)
• SCADA (Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition) control and process
• Communication protocols and automation integration
• Field Control Instrumentation
• Microsoft Office, Visio, Azure Dev Ops, TEAMS, WebEx, AGILE

Soft Skills:

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with time and budget constraints while ensuring they're completed with zero incidents.
• Organization: Ability to prioritize and manage time well. Demonstrates flexibility and accountability when handling project changes and deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Proficient at leveraging technical and operational experience to solve tough, complex issues in a timely manner.
• Decision Making: Able to facilitate a large group of stakeholders to decide on the best decision from multiple alternatives utilizing the SAFe or Iterative Process.
• Interpersonal/Teamwork: Ability to effectively work with, motivate and support peers. Creates a positive atmosphere and has the ability to radiate involvement and contribution from others.
• Communication: Capable of leveraging technical knowledge and effectively communicate complex issues to a broad audience.
  

Required Skills : Agile Testing
Basic Qualification :
Additional Skills :
Background Check :Yes
Drug Screen :Yes
Notes :
Selling points for candidate :
Project Verification Info :
Candidate must be your W2 Employee :No
Exclusive to Apex :No
Face to face interview required :No
Candidate must be local :No
Candidate must be authorized to work without sponsorship ::No
Interview times set : :No
Type of project :Development/Engineering
Master Job Title :Cloud: Applications Developer
Branch Code :Houston