Controls Engineer II

Trex•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The plant Controls Engineer provides design and support for instrumentation, PLC controls, and variable frequency drives for all production lines. Assists process engineers in refining controls / operation of existing equipment and assists in capital project execution. This position may be called on to assist maintenance technicians in tasks or troubleshooting involving controls issues and projects. Participates as an engineering liaison in additional projects.

Requirements

Functional knowledge of PLC and HMI programming and electrical panel design
Experience troubleshooting equipment.

Nice To Haves

Plastics processing experience
ACAD 2D design software
PLC and SCADA programming experience

Responsibilities

Put safety first – Always!
Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
Participate in site safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate any workplace accident.
Be familiar with and provide oversight on NFPA70E.
Be a visible participant in the site safety program.
Develops and executes changes to PLC controls where necessary working with process engineers and maintenance technicians.
Maintains the documentation (both electronic and hard copies) for the electrical panels and PLC controls for each process. This would include drawings, diagrams, manuals, installation disks/CD's and any other pertinent information.
Updates any documentation where necessary.
Follows a controlled PLC change system that will track changes.
Supports capital engineering projects for new equipment, including panel design, coordination with vendors for construction, PLC and HMI programming and new equipment startup.
Involved with PLC, drive, instrumentation, and electrical installations.
Available to assist maintenance with troubleshooting of controls issues.
Develops and reviews procedures and provides training for others to handle routine PLC control or electrical issues during normal off-hours.
Provides off-shift troubleshooting if necessary.
Conducts and maintains the necessary contacts for ensuring that PLC controls and equipment are current and that the necessary spare parts are available.