B.S. in Electrical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience
3-5 years of relevant experience
Experience with DCS in continuous processes
Knowledge of Electrical/Control System design
Familiarity with Windows Server OS and basic networking
Understanding of Safety Systems is a plus
Ability to interpret project drawings
Strong documentation skills for technical procedures
Proven project management capabilities
Flexible, self-motivated, with excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
Provide automation support for DCS systems and PLCs
Assess new software requirements and make technical recommendations
Troubleshoot and modify existing applications as necessary
Manage project scope, objectives, and testing phases
Document operational and troubleshooting procedures
Train users on control systems and operations
Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations for system startup
Develop interfaces between equipment and control systems
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a global leader in polyester production
Commitment to sustainability and innovation
Collaborative team environment
Minimal travel required for training and site support
Full Job Description
We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Maintenance team based out of our Gaston, SC facility. The ideal candidate for the Controls/DCS Engineer will be results driven, motivated by technical challenges and have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrate strong problem solving and analytical skills. Responsibilities
The Controls/DCS Engineer will be reportable to the Site Electrical Engineer and have responsibilities for the following tasks:
Automation Support for Manufacturing Systems using Emerson DeltaV DCS Systems and Allen-Bradley PLCs including programming, graphics development, and system hardware support
Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new software requirements for projects and initiatives to support and enhance our existing systems.
Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements and business needs
Write control narratives, technical procedures, and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide, Troubleshooting procedures, etc.
Train users on new and existing programs
Work collaboratively with Maintenance and Operations with commissioning, functional checkout and startup of control equipment and the process that it is on.
Supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying existing and legacy control systems
Develop and apply communication interfaces between equipment and control systems using various protocols.
Develop and apply DCS/PLC programming
Develop and apply HMI programming
All other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
Required
B.S. degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
DCS Experience in a continuous process environment
Electrical/Control System design
Familiarity with Windows Server Class OS 2008 and higher, Domain/AD controllers, Windows 10, Windows 7, and basic Ethernet Networking
Basic understanding of Safety Systems (S84), NFPA 70E (NEC) a plus.
Ability to read and understand project related drawings
Ability to write documents such as User Requirements, Functional Specifications, Detailed Design Specifications, Hardware and Software installation and configuration procedures, etc.
Work with engineering contractors to provide technical information as needed for projects
Conduct full functional and Factory Acceptance Testing
Participate in and lead Startup and Commissioning of projects at the site
Develop technical solutions and resolve project issues
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities
Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high-pressure on-call environment with changing priorities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong project management skills with effective results focus within an information systems environment
Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
Willingness to work on-call hours and overtime/nights/holidays as needed
Minimal travel (less than 10%) may be required for training and site support as dictated by business needs
Preferred
3-5 years' experience
Emerson DeltaV experience
PLC Programming experience on Allen-Bradley controllers
