Control Systems Engineer

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