Co-Op Opportunity - Automation & IT/OT Engineer

ROBERT E MASON & ASSOCIATES INC•Aiken, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions. R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm. Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services. Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs. What R.E. Mason Offers Associates: R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates: Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave Paid Parental Leave Paid company holidays Career Development Program Retirement and Financial Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules General Description We are currently offering an opportunity for a Hybrid Automation and IT/OT Services Engineer at our Aiken, SC location. Co-ops will be responsible for Distributed Control System (DCS) commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Co-ops will work in the development, delivery, and commissioning of state-of-the-art process control systems and solutions for customers. This will include implementing control strategies, developing system design documentation, building/editing graphical displays. The position also involves installing Microsoft operating systems, troubleshooting, setting up interfaces to PLCs, Drives, Bus-Based Network Activity Directories, Terminal Services and User Accounts.

Requirements

Ability to respond to Emergency Service Requests as Needed
Ability to meet project team commitments and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of customer project team.
Ability to provide clear and timely written documentation including field service reports, project updates, and time and expense reports.
Excellent oral and written communications.
Desire to participate in on-going learning (latest technologies).
Ability to transition back and forth between several tasks.
Knowledge of Industrial Safety Practices and PPE
Be a United States Citizen with a valid driver’s license.
Pursuing a B.S. Degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical degree
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Kneeling
Reaching Overhead
Climbing
Pushing and Pulling
Lifting - 50 pounds
Using a Computer
Using a Telephone
Driving

Responsibilities

Design, build, and support IT-OT of computer systems including:
Design of virtual infrastructure
Design of failover and backup/recovery systems
Network administration
Install and troubleshoot networks (hardwired and wireless)
Setup Active Directories, Terminal Services and User Accounts
Deploy and manage thin client networks
On-site & remote support of customers’ distributed control systems including:
Perform System Performance Audits on customer systems
Troubleshoot field instrumentation and valve related situations
Troubleshoot and install Microsoft operating systems
Troubleshoot computer hardware related problems
Distributed control system commissioning and startup
On-site control system modifications and tuning
Setup interfaces to PLCs, Drives and Bus-Based Networks
Conduct training for end users
Assist in the quotation and technical sales support of control system field service solutions

Benefits

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Paid company holidays
Career Development Program
Retirement and Financial Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules