Controls Engineer

Spencer Ogden


Qualifications (IE SAP Experience, Excel Knowledge, Any Certifications, Years of Experience in Certain Fields): Rockwell Automation Products (Studio5000, FactoryTalk View SE/ME, ThinManager), Virtual Machines, OT Network familiarity

The Controls Engineer will be responsible to apply engineering principles independently to all aspects of design, programming, and troubleshooting of automated industrial control systems.

The Engineer will have deep and broad competency in process automation of chemical plants using PLC and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Capable of developing, implementing and supporting plant control system hardware, software and field instrumentation in an efficient and safe manner.

Effective at troubleshooting control system hardware and software and implementing corrective actions independently.

Actively participates in Design Reviews and PHAs as a team member or leader

PLC, DCS and SCADA control system configuration and programming

Working with highly hazardous chemicals at a manufacturing facility

Assisting with design documentation upkeep (e.g. PFDs, PIDs, equipment and instrument specification sheet, process package, MOC, interlock matrix, functional design specification) for both new and existing facilities while following department standards

Capable of assisting with loop tests, and interlock tests performed for new processes and for yearly ISO testing for calibration and interlock checks

Deep understanding of electrical distribution and power loading in industrial control systems

Complete all assigned tasks

Required –

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or electrical engineering,or equivalent

At least 5 years of relevant experience, including programming PLC/DCS for chemical plant design and operation as well as process data collection and distribution for wider corporate use

Knowledge and experience of instrument engineering

Candidate should have knowledge of applicable codes and standards for process control hardware and software (e.g. UL listing, NEC, etc.) as applied to hazardous materials handling and manufacture

Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix hardware and software

Experience with FactoryTalk View ME/SE

Ability to develop and interpret electrical schematics

Experience with developing and deploying ethernet based industrial networks

Preferred –

Experience with Siemens automation systems hardware and software

Experience with Siemens PCS-7

Experience in a rapid-growth environment

Trained in standard procedures for safe gas and chemical handling

Chemical plant operation experience strongly preferred

Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to multi-task

Team player with leadership abilities.

Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and continuously changing priorities

Problem solving and decision making skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

To apply for this job please visit www.spencer-ogden.com.