As the
Senior Controls Engineer, you will assist in the design, construction, and commissioning of the control systems for BAM-2, our new state of the art facility in Moses Lake, WA.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:- Interface with operations, support reliability efforts, provide hands on controls related technical support, training, and guidance.
- Develop, debug, modify, and maintain PLC, DCS, SIS code and HMI graphics.
- Design, configure, and maintain Data Historians, MES, and SCADA systems.
- Create and maintain procedures and documentation for automated control systems.
- Help develop control system architecture, technical requirements, and component design specification for the BAM-2 facility.
- Provide ongoing support during production for technical issues related to the control systems and equipment.
- Contribute to manufacturing best practices and a facility wide safety philosophy.
- Other related duties/functions as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:- Education - A 4-year degree in engineering or related discipline (Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Computer Science degree) preferred. A 2-year degree or Trade Certification and equivalent experience may be substituted.
- Experience - 8+ years of directly related experience in control systems engineering, industrial engineering, process controls, or automated manufacturing is required. Experience with DCS & SIS (Emereson DeltaV or similar), experience with PLC programming (Siemens or similar), experience with instrumentation and PID tuning.
- Communication -Exceptional verbal and written ability with the aptitude to communicate professionally with production personnel, management, contractors, and project leadership.
- Methodology - Good engineering and good documentation practice. Experience (or strong desire to learn) in using collaboration tools (such as SharePoint) for project execution. Willingness and ability to take on challenging projects.
OTHER QUALITIES WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:
- Familiarity with instrumentation and PID tuning: flow, level, temperature
- SCADA/HMI application development, Data Historians, MES
- PLC/DCS/SIS programming, debugging, troubleshooting
- Knowledge of industrial networks, virtual machines, thin clients, cybersecurity
- Experience with VFDs, robotics, machine vision, barcode scanners
- Startup and commissioning experience, preferably in chemical processing
Base Pay Range
$105,000-$135,000 USD
GROUP14 OFFERS COMPELLING BENEFITS- Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for by the company for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD and D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
- Option to purchase additional Life and AD and D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
- Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
- Stock Options
