Automations Engineer

Montauk Energy•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer will support all existing operations and new development projects within Energy (currently 15 operating plants throughout the United States). Duties will include working with existing team to develop projects through their entire life cycles; prioritization, scoping, design reviews, construction support / field verification, programming, start up, and operations support.

Requirements

Three or more years of direct automation experience with HMI, SCADA, PLC’s, DCS, and process control system architecture design required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Able to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities
Strong working knowledge in the following: Siemens S7 PLCs, Siemens WinCC, Profibus
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical degree.

Nice To Haves

Previous new facility design experience preferred
Proficient/trained/certified in Siemens S7 PLCs, WinCC HMI, and Profibus
Fluent in German language – Two facilities with Siemens control systems were developed by German company. Would be useful for comment and documentation translation.
Knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC installation, start-up and programming – current platforms
Familiarization with automated valves and their operation with control oversight
Understanding of related systems, i.e. instrument air, power distribution, condensate handling
Knowledge of process/control systems interface to operating/production facilities
Experience with gas processing, batch and unit operations, and / or corrosive/toxic chemicals a plus
Strong working knowledge the following: RSLogix5000, RSLogix500, FactoryTalk SE/ME, RSView32, WonderWare, Iconics, Visual Basic, MSOffice – Access and Excel, Yokogawa Data Acquisition Units, Modbus RTU and TCP/IP communications, Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA Software, XLReporter, Red Lion Data Acquisition Devices / Crimson 3.0+

Responsibilities

Programming and troubleshooting PLCs and HMIs
Responsible for carrying out process improvement activities at existing facilities with new equipment
Responsible for providing support for Montauk Energy’s data gathering and analysis needs and various IT support functions
Assist with SOP and training material development, and plant startup including equipment and circuit check out
Responsible for developing equipment and programming cost estimates