Automation Controls Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Automation Controls Engineer (ACE) to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting the automation & process control infrastructure (SCADA). Provide expert assistance and collaboration in creating engineering plans, designing, monitoring and development of automation & process control systems. Understand and apply new technological systems and multiple-vendor products to develop and support innovative system solutions that meet our customers’ needs. Assist in the development of SOP’s and policies related to the installation, maintenance, and operations of automation & process control systems. Develop, deploy, and maintain standard and custom programming and configuration code for the automation & process control systems. Provide emergency support for maintaining the automation & process control infrastructure. Manage automation & process control system projects as required. Perform quality assurance checks of automation & process control systems as required. Manage system integration partners and relationships. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about technology and automation and is eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values integrity, teamwork, and exceeding expectation.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with design engineers, operations personnel with the design, review, information gathering, inspection, and start-up of projects that include process control equipment and/or SCADA systems.

Develop programming and configuration code for process control systems, make changes to existing programs, review work performed by outside contractors, participate in factory acceptance testing, and coordinate control system issues between project engineering, the instrumentation contractor, and operations.

Review control logic strategies and implement programming changes to optimize control strategies for treatment and pumping processes and automate where appropriate.

Perform and/or coordinate maintenance activities on process control equipment or SCADA system. Perform upgrades, add new facilities, and provide replacement of hardware and software.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve control system issues.

Train and support production staff on proper operation and maintenance of Process Control equipment or Systems. Provide Technical instruction as required.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

▪️Strong knowledge of P&IDs, control elementary drawings, ISA instrument specifications, and loop diagrams

.🔸Working knowledge of industrial control system platforms including PLC / DCS / HMI programming / design / configuration

.▪️Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

).🔸Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation process control equipment and system

s.▪️Experienced in configuring PLCs and RTUs, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, and Emers

on.🔸Experienced in configuring HMI systems, including Allen Bradley, Maple, Redline, and othe

rs.▪️Proven ability to configure Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, including but not limited to Emerson Ovation, Misson, Dorsett, VTScada, Ignition, GE, and

ECT.🔸Ability to develop Process Control Functional descripti

ons.▪️Proficient with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and cellular and radio telem

etry.🔸Demonstrated ability to solve complex process control problems related to water / wastewater sys

tems.▪️Strong safety awareness and understanding of compliance standards in industrial environ

ments.🔸Attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal superv

i

sion.

Working Cond

itions▪️Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment as

needed.🔸Most work is performed in an office envir

onment.▪️Must be immediately accessible by telephone in order to respond to emergencies for after-hours support as

needed.🔸Some overnight travel may be r

e

quired.

Education & Ex

perience▪️Minimum four (4) years of experience in design, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), configuration and programming of PLCs and HMIs control and instrume

nt loops.🔸Experience with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network

systems.▪️Four-year (4) degree or equivalent experience and/or certifications or other education and

training.🔸High-school Dipl

o

ma or GED

Technical Co

mpetencies▪️Demonstrated experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, repair and installation of Process Control Systems (SCADA and DCS), configuration and programming of

PLCs / RTU.🔸Experience with data communications systems, protocols, wired and wireless network systems, and cellular and radio

telemetry.▪️Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and interconnect

loop sheets.🔸Working knowledge of all types of analytical instrumentation (flow, pressure, level, temperature, and analytical inst

rumentation)▪️Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition sy

stems (SCADA)🔸Working knowledge of basic Cisco switchin

g

and routing

Job Ty

p

e: Full-time

Pay: $88,015.00 - $140,55

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.00 per y

ear

Be

nefits:401(k)Den

tal insuranceHea

lth insuranceVis

ion insurance40

1k retirement

Paid time off13

P

aid Holida

ys

Schedules

:8 hour s

hiftDay shiftMon

day to Frid

ayNo weekends