Process Controls Engineer

Background

• Works under general supervision of the Engineering Manager in a c-GMP regulated manufacturing environment operating under Q7A standards.
• Responsibility to recommend, specify, engineer and implement electrical control and automation upgrades to improve product quality, increase yield, and decrease downtime
• This is an on-site position with 0% Travel requirements

Tasks

• Work with production to create control narratives, process descriptions, and functional requirement based on expected functionality including description of control loops, interlocks and alarms
• Work closely with engineers, electricians, operators and others during all phases of engineering projects from conception through commissioning
• Create and modify PLC and HMI programs
• Read, create and modify Process Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Design, implement, maintain and improve control system architecture, software, instrumentation, and networking equipment for chemical manufacturing plant
• Prepare controls hardware specifications and purchase equipment from vendors
• Assist with the electrical construction installation and configuration of control devices
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Investigate operational complaints, determine nature and extent of problems and recommend remedial measures (be an effective troubleshooter)
• Learn complementary engineering discipline methods to ensure effective process solutions
• Keep abreast of new technology developments to achieve best practices and improve and optimize new and existing control systems

Specifications

• BS in Electrical or Chemical Engineering
• 2 5 years working in Manufacturing or Control Systems-related field
• Knowledge of:

Required:

• Proficient knowledge of P&IDs
• Experience independently leading loop checking, startup, troubleshooting and commissioning in an industrial environment
• Proficiency in Rockwell hardware and software
  • RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000
  • FT View Studio and Machine Edition
  • FT Historian and/or Vantage Point
  • PlantPAx
  • Stratix Switches
  • PowerFlex Drives
• 4-20 mA and 120VAC controls knowledge

Preferred:

• AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical (Basic or Intermediate level)
• Chemical Plant or Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of Electrical Drawings (panel layouts, motor schematics, wiring diagrams)
• PlantPAx System Tools
  • Alarm Builder
  • Application Code Manager
  • Integrated Architecture Builder
  • Studio 5000 Architect
• Skill in:
  • Working effectively and efficiently on multiple projects at the same time
  • Effective at standardized documentation
  • Working effectively in a team environment, including collaboration between development and process divisions
  • Responding to rapidly changing demands
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Develop creative solutions to problems
  • Meet deadlines
  • Exercise judgment while being insightful, logical and methodical
  • Perform field investigations and provide recommendations
  • Maintain a proactive and positive attitude

FLSA

• Exempt

Current Openings for Process Controls Engineer Jobs at Jost Chemical Co.