Controls Design Engineer

Solar Turbines•Mabank, TX

2d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Package Refurbishment & Upgrades (PRU) Controls Design Engineer designs turbine and driven-equipment control systems and upgrades for existing fielded equipment, including equipment such as gas compressors, pumps, and industrial power generators. The role is responsible for meeting established quality and timeliness expectations while coordinating with engineering, project management, operations, field personnel, and other departments to define project requirements and scope of supply. The engineer develops electrical schematics, console and package electrical wiring diagrams, interconnect wiring schedules, and controller and display (HMI) software. The role also supports custom-requirement development, manufacturing and testing, and the incorporation of design improvements into standard databases. Participation includes HAZOPS, customer design reviews, technical task risk assessments, Factory Pre-Commissioning (FPC), acceptance testing, and support for field equipment commissioning.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience, or at least 3 years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Experience with control systems, such as PLC5 and RSLogix.
Skills in analytical thinking, decision making and critical thinking, effective communication, managing multiple priorities, technical excellence, design engineering, product testing, and product design and development.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience building electrical loop schematics, composing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) code, and modifying Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
Experience with industrial applications or in the Oil and Gas field.

Responsibilities

Design turbine and driven-equipment control systems and upgrades to existing fielded equipment.
Coordinate with PRU Project Application Engineering, PRU Project Management, PSO (D380) Operations, Mabank Operations, Regional Field Engineers, Field Project Engineers, and other departments to define projects and ensure they meet the scope of supply.
Create electrical schematics, console and package electrical wiring diagrams, interconnect wiring schedules, and controller and display (HMI) software.
Support Project Management in developing and defining custom requirements.
Support manufacturing and test organizations through successful project completion.
Liaise with Standards Engineering to ensure design improvements are incorporated into relevant standard databases.
Participate in HAZOPS, customer design reviews, technical task risk assessments, Factory Pre-Commissioning (FPC), and acceptance tests.
Support field personnel during equipment commissioning.