Process Controls Engineer or Technical Specialist

Savannah River Mission Completion

$62K — $170K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree in non-Engineering discipline, or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology for Specialist position
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university for Engineer position
  • Experience with process control systems and instrumentation
  • Knowledge of process controls concepts, techniques, practices, and procedures
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Gather information to assess capabilities of process control systems
  • Analyze customer issues and design tailored solutions
  • Prepare equipment analysis to guide customers on capabilities
  • Document, test, and maintain software and systems for logical solutions
  • Assess user needs and resolve programming and control challenges
  • Develop operating instructions for assigned tasks
  • Conduct research and testing related to process control hardware
  • Ensure reliability through technical specifications and hardware configuration analysis
  • Modify existing products or design new ones under detailed instructions
  • Operate and maintain software and firmware for process controls
  • Adhere to standards and procedures throughout system processes
  • Review relevant hardware and software developments

Benefits

  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with 6.5% immediate company contribution and additional matching
  • Comprehensive health insurance and prescription drug program
  • Health Savings Account and Telehealth services
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 160 hours annual paid time off plus 11 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life and accident coverage and disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Overview

Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking Process Controls Engineers or Technical Specialiststo be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site.

The Engineer or Specialist in the Process Controls organization is responsible for designing and maintaining Process Control Systems that typically include Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. These systems provide direct, real-time or simulated control of plant production; typically controlling multiple physical devices such as motors and valves, and receiving feedback from multiple devices such as temperature, pressure and position transducers.

Responsibilities
  • Gather information concerning the capabilities of process control systems and investigate technical capabilities.
  • Analyze customer problems and assist in designing systems to satisfy customer needs.
  • Prepare equipment analysis to instruct customers in equipment capabilities.
  • Document, test, maintain, and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Determine computer user needs, analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls of limited scope.
  • Prepare operating instructions on assigned work.
  • May conduct research and testing of electrical or mechanical hardware related to process controls.
  • Ensure reliability, develop technical specifications for production, analyze hardware configuration and processing solutions, and test hardware conformance to specifications based on well-defined processes.
  • Design new or modify existing products following specific detailed instructions.
  • Test, document, operate and maintain software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with process controls mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system.
  • Review developments in hardware and software provided by higher level developers and/or managers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their education, experience, and qualifications.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Specialist position:

  • High school diploma, Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree in a non-Engineering discipline, or Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Technology
  • Process control system and instrumentation experience

To qualify for the Engineer position:

  • Bachelor99s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Process control system and instrumentation experience

Additional Information:Candidate(s) selected to receive an offer will be offered the position level commensurate with their education, experience, and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Savannah River Site experience in Process Controls, Maintenance, or E&I
  • Understanding of concepts, techniques, practices and procedures for process controls functions and tasks
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits

SRMC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to meet your needs.

Highlights of our plans include:

  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan 6 5% immediate company contribution, additional matching for employee contributions
  • Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Program
  • Health Savings Account
  • Telehealth with BlueCare on Demand
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Includes 160 hours annual paid time off (accrued monthly), plus 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life and Accident Coverage
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Minimum PayUSD $62,000.00/Yr. Maximum PayUSD $170,000.00/Yr. Pay DisclaimerExceptions to this range/rate may be applied on a case-by-case basis taking into account aspects such as education, experience, and skill need of the organization.

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