CONTROLS ENGINEER

CommTech Global•Omaha, NE

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

At CommTech Global, our mission is to provide assured services and innovative solutions led by top-tier professionals; to guarantee projects exceed industry standards, servicing diverse clients across the globe. Our focused commitment to a high-quality team and reliable results is absolute. The CommTech Global team specializes in working with clients and engineers to ensure the optimum operation is the result, including the owner's satisfaction and knowledge of their product. We understand that attracting and retaining the best is key to our future success, and we are dedicated to our culture and team members, adding programs to our comprehensive range of employee benefits. The CONTROLS ENGINEER will be responsible for the design, implementation, and startup of control systems, involving the application of advanced computer/PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls knowledge, and process engineering skills. This role includes the use of structured problem solving and statistical process improvement methodologies. The engineer contributes to and leads small project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives and requires close collaboration with client operations staff during the design process to troubleshoot and resolve problems during construction or installation.

Requirements

Full-Time salary position requiring 40+ hrs. a week
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or equivalent field)
4+ yrs. with programming PLC’s and interfacing with industrial controls
Proficient in applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Prove ability to provide visionary strategic leadership; experience guiding the implementation of a strategic plan, measuring progress and adapting as necessary
Design and Troubleshoot Controls
Ability to work alone or within a group
Self-driven to completion of job
PLC Programming, HMI, SCADA (Allen-Bradley, Delta V, Ignition)
Strong commitment to personal and team safety
Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the team, customers, and external contacts, via telephone, in written form, email, and in person
Ability to learn company specific applications
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Excellent customer service skills
Must be able to travel 50% for this position and will regularly include day trips throughout the region/assigned territory and will have occasional overnight stays
Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 25 lbs
Ability to sustain a level of physical activity, including walking, climbing, bending, and sitting
Good finger dexterity to be able to work and handle small objects
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow company procedures and manufacturers guidelines
Requires the ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance on the job
Perform work in remote field settings and exposure to extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments
Valid active driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle
Ability to pass all random DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing

Nice To Haves

Working Knowledge of Bluebeam CAD preferred
Familiarity in the renewable and fossil fuel energy sectors is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Design, implementation and startup of control systems
Application of advanced computer/PLC/HMI programming, electrical controls knowledge and process engineering skills
Use structured problem solving and statistical process improvement methodologies
Contribute to and lead small project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives
Collaborate closely with client operations staff during the design process to troubleshoot and resolve problems during construction or installation
New project design, installations, and startups
PLC and HMI programming
Support maintenance in troubleshooting and repairing equipment breakdowns
Develop and implement process improvement ideas focusing on equipment controls and managing equipment information
ACAD Drawings: Electrical, Floor Layout, 3D Modeling
Implement projects focused on PLC programming, HMI, drives, control circuits, and other control related projects
Troubleshoot control systems including, PLC’s, HMI, drives, control circuits
Create, modify, and maintain electrical drawings
PLC and HMI programming utilizing RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, RSView32 and/or FTView ME/SE, Networking: RIO, DH+, D-Net, and Ethernet Communication
Ignition support and implementation
Ensure control systems comply with company and site standards, including safety reviews and management of change
Write PLC/HMI programs for equipment installations, modifications
Support replacement of obsolete components
Support other locations as needed