Quest Global Manufacturing

Controls Lead Engineer

Quest Global Manufacturing$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in vibrations and control systems
  • Proficient in PLC/DCS Programming and HMI/SCADA Engineering
  • Knowledge of advanced control algorithms and override controls
  • Experience with GE Cimplicity and Ovation DCS platforms
  • Familiarity with international standards like IEC 60204 and IEEE 602
  • Strong skills in FAT/SAT verification and network diagnostics

Responsibilities

  • Design vibration monitoring systems for gas and steam turbines
  • Procure and validate vibration monitoring equipment
  • Test and qualify machine monitoring equipment
  • Implement and commission control loops according to site requirements
  • Leverage ToolboxST for software coding and simulation
  • Review control philosophy and P&ID documentation
  • Modify controls software for power generation systems

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the energy sector
  • Collaborative work environment with industry experts
  • Flexibility with travel arrangements for client sites
  • Challenging projects that enhance technical skills
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

Company: Quest Global Services-N.A., Inc.
Position Title: Lead Engineer
Location: 175 Addison Rd, Entrance A, Windsor, CT 06095 and unanticipated client
locations throughout the U.S.

Position Responsibilities: Design vibration monitoring and protection systems for heavy duty gas
turbines, Steam Turbines and heavy industrial rotatory machines. Procure review and validation
for vibration monitoring and protection equipment. Test and qualify equipment for machine
monitoring equipment's for industrial grade heavy equipment. Design, implement, and
commission control loops as per site requirements for control new unit jobs as well as software
upgrades. Leverage ToolboxST, CIMPLICITY for Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator and
Compressor code control software coding, simulation, and approvals as per standards and
contractual requirements. Review of control philosophy, P&I diagram, instruments list, flow chart.
Review and report all device discrepancies between P&IDs, signal lists and other relevant inputs
before software implementation. Perform controls software modifications for Power Generation
Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator and Compressor.

Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electronics Engineering, or
related field, PLUS five (5) years of experience in the job offered or a related position. Experience
must include demonstrable knowledge of: Requirements Engineering & Traceability; Advanced
Control Algorithms incl. override controls for GT/ST/HRSG/BOP systems; HMI/SCADA
Engineering incl. navigation logic in GE Cimplicity, Ovation Studio, & custom object libraries;
P&ID-Driven Control Logic Development; PLC/DCS Programming; ST programming on GE
Mark Vie (ToolboxST); Ovation DCS; Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms; Configuration of
RTDs, thermocouples, differential/ultrasonic flowmeters, vibration probes, load cells, actuators,
MOVs, & motor starters w analog/digital I/O mapping; wiring per IEC 60204 / IEEE 602
standards; FAT/SAT verification; System Validation & Simulation; validation per API 670 / IEC
61508 SIL; Modbus RTU/TCP; Profibus DP/PA; OPC DA/UA configuration, & network
diagnostics for distributed control architectures. Travel to unanticipated client locations,
throughout the U.S., approximately 30% as required. Any suitable combination of education,
training, or experience is acceptable.

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
Learn more about Quest Global Manufacturing
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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