Controls Engineer, Q cleared

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support our client in a direct role! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN. This position will play a key role in maintaining production operations by diagnosing and resolving controls, electrical, instrumentation, and automation issues affecting manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another accredited engineering discipline and 5 years of experience
United States (U.S.) citizen
ACTIVE or very recently active DOE “Q” Clearance or DoD “Top Secret” Clearance
5+ years of experience supporting industrial control systems in manufacturing, energy, chemical processing, or other highly regulated industries
Experience with one or more industrial control platforms, including Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Honeywell, ABB, or Emerson
Experience supporting system commissioning, integrated testing, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, system reliability, and equipment performance monitoring
Experience designing, installing, programming, and supporting industrial process control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and process instrumentation
Working knowledge of engineering standards, principles, and best practices related to industrial automation and process control equipment
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause problem-solving skills
Effective communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams

Responsibilities

Design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize industrial automation and control systems supporting nuclear facility operations.
Support the design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant control and automation systems.
Develop, configure, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Troubleshoot control system equipment, instrumentation, network, and communication issues to identify root causes and restore reliable operation.
Analyze control system performance and implement improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, availability, and operational performance.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and support plant objectives.
Provide technical support for control system upgrades, modifications, equipment replacements, and modernization initiatives.
Support integrated system testing, commissioning, and validation of control system modifications and equipment.
Develop and execute testing procedures to verify proper system functionality and performance.
Provide technical guidance and training to operators and maintenance personnel on control system functionality and troubleshooting.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement engineering solutions that enhance system reliability and reduce equipment downtime.
Maintain appropriate engineering documentation, system configurations, drawings, and technical records associated with control systems.
Ensure control system designs, modifications, and operations comply with applicable nuclear safety, quality, cybersecurity, regulatory, and engineering requirements.
Support the safe and reliable operation of critical plant systems in a 24/7 nuclear operating environment.