Associate or Level I Automation Projects Engineer
About The Position
Caltrol is recognized as a leading provider of automation including process control solutions, valves, instrumentation, and reliability. Caltrol takes great pride in the quality of our employees, products, and services we represent. Caltrol is an employee-owned company headquartered in Las Vegas with offices across 4 states (CA, AZ, HI) and one outside the U.S. As an owner, you will be part of an essential and meaningful organization. You’ll find the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions with prospects for career growth and satisfaction. You will work in a team driven culture with talented managers and inspiring coworkers to support you. What you'll be doing: Under the supervision of senior engineers, implementation of customer process control projects for continuous and batch applications . Work with customer’s process engineers to develop functional requirements under the guidance of more experienced engineers, leads, or managers. Work with senior engineers and customers to develop project methodologies that will enhance their standards. Work with customer’s process engineers to develop functional requirements. Contribute design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control strategies. Participate in the planning, coordination, and review of the project team's deliverables. Support start-up at the customer facility. Ability to understand the project scope and financials. Identify and communicate potential roadblocks up through project team. Proactively develop customer relationships; anticipate and provide solutions to customer needs, giving high priority to customer satisfaction. Travel to customer sites. Participate in peer reviews for quality checking purposes. Participate in internal project initiatives as time permits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
- 0 – 2+ years of experience in executing and supporting engineering projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Proven ability to interact effectively with customers on technical topics
- Strong documentation skills using the Microsoft Office suite
- Knowledge of P&ID and electrical schematics
- Understanding of process control terminology, industry standards, and best practices
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by Caltrol’s insurance guidelines
- Builds and sustains professional, respectful, and collaborative relationships with customers and colleagues across the organization
- Communicates with purpose and clarity, tailored to the audience
- Adjusts style to others, listens actively, and integrates feedback
- Maintain an ownership and accountability mentality
- Consistently demonstrates behaviors that reflect and uphold the company’s mission, vision, and core values in all interactions and decisions
Nice To Haves
- Project execution experience as part of a larger project team
- Prior experience in the Life Sciences industry with knowledge/familiarity of FDA regulations and compliance standards
- Experience with food & beverage, mining, or oil and gas a plus!
- Exposure/familiarity with Emerson’s DeltaV distributed control systems or other Process Control Platforms
- Prior work experience with Emerson or its Impact / Business Partners is a plus!
- Experience with S95 and S88 project concepts and methodologies
- Experience with field instrumentation used in industrial environments is a plus
Responsibilities
- Implementation of customer process control projects for continuous and batch applications
- Work with customer’s process engineers to develop functional requirements
- Develop project methodologies that will enhance their standards
- Contribute design, configuration, and testing of continuous and batch control strategies
- Participate in the planning, coordination, and review of the project team's deliverables
- Support start-up at the customer facility
- Understand the project scope and financials
- Identify and communicate potential roadblocks up through project team
- Proactively develop customer relationships
- Travel to customer sites
- Participate in peer reviews for quality checking purposes
- Participate in internal project initiatives as time permits
Benefits
- A work culture that's not just inclusive, but downright celebratory of diversity
- Quarterly Profit Sharing plus Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
- Generous Paid-Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision – all effective 1st day of the month after your hire date
- HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA
- Comprehensive supplementary benefits with a dedicated benefits concierge service
- 24/7 virtual physical access – free and unlimited, for benefit eligible employees
- Wellness Benefits, including gym and on-demand fitness discounts
- 401(k) with employer match - because your future is just as important as your present
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Company paid life insurance and buy-up options
- Company paid Short-Term Disability insurance
- Pet discount program
- Student loan repayment match program
- Tuition/education reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities because we believe in investing in greatness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
