Controls Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Ravenswood, WV

22h

About The Position

The Controls Engineer is responsible for design working across engineering and maintenance groups to lead major automation capital projects up to $25M as well as to identify and prioritize critical controls projects, and assist with detailed project specifications that help guide the division and the plant towards controls upgrades for critical manufacturing equipment. Controls Engineer will engage a variety of engineering resources both internal and external, to execute projects on-time and within budget. working to help define controls systems strategy and standards at the Ravenwood site. Essential Functions Responsible for timely and on budget execution of Automation scope for projects at the site. Communicate with all levels of operations, engineering, and management. Propose and lead other projects at the site. Work and communicate effectively with a wide range of disciplines and management team Create and modify programs of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to solve known issues Design and oversee implementation of new industrial control and safety rated electrical circuits Identify and propose solutions to electrical distribution and industrial control problems Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of work for electrical projects Advise and assist facilities engineers on electrical aspects of facilities projects Provide expert technical advice on problems concerning industrial control systems Provide guidance to electrical engineers so that all work done complies with plant standards Maintain documentation of the plant’s electrical distribution and industrial control systems A firm understanding of relational database structures and query languages An aptitude for translating complex, technical subjects into clear, business-oriented communication Maintain knowledge of the trends and technologies in data collection, management, data services and integrations Other duties as required by management Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment failures and loss of production. Assist maintenance and provide technical guidance required to return equipment to operation to minimize downtime and lost production. Travel as needed. Additional Responsibilities Experience preferred in an industrial plant setting Develop specifications for required hardware, software, and system communication wiring Requisition and purchase equipment and services

Requirements

Expertise, knowledge and training in engineering and maintenance.
Extensive knowledge and training in product manufacturing.
General knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in manufacturing of forged or flat rolled metal products.
Excellent interpersonal skills
General traits such as action oriented, conflict manager, decision maker, comprehensive listener, time manager and positive attitude.
Fulfill the roles of facilitator, coach, mentor, counselor and communicator.
Computer skills and the ability to advance those skills as required
5+ Years of Controls-related Automation Experience
B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering or related field
Adept at reading and creating electrical and control system drawings/documentation including line diagrams, P&ID diagrams, Ladder logic documentation.
Experience with 2D drafting software such as AutoCad LT
Experience programming Allen Bradley Logix PLCs or equivalent, Modicon Quantum PLCs or equivalent
Experience in 480V and industrial control circuit design
Thorough understanding of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), ANSI/ISA Controls standards
Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in closed loop control circuits
Understanding of motion control systems including hydraulic and servo motion controls
Advanced understanding of Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and other network configurations
SQL, TSQL or PLSQL a plus
VB.NET, VBAm C, Perl, Python
General Software (MS Office Wonderware SAP Industrial Programing Data Management Statisctical Packages - Minitab, R
Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.
Ability to work in an industrial surrounding.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred in an industrial plant setting
Formal training or experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for timely and on budget execution of Automation scope for projects at the site.
Communicate with all levels of operations, engineering, and management.
Propose and lead other projects at the site.
Work and communicate effectively with a wide range of disciplines and management team
Create and modify programs of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to solve known issues
Design and oversee implementation of new industrial control and safety rated electrical circuits
Identify and propose solutions to electrical distribution and industrial control problems
Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of work for electrical projects
Advise and assist facilities engineers on electrical aspects of facilities projects
Provide expert technical advice on problems concerning industrial control systems
Provide guidance to electrical engineers so that all work done complies with plant standards
Maintain documentation of the plant’s electrical distribution and industrial control systems
A firm understanding of relational database structures and query languages
An aptitude for translating complex, technical subjects into clear, business-oriented communication
Maintain knowledge of the trends and technologies in data collection, management, data services and integrations
Other duties as required by management
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment failures and loss of production.
Assist maintenance and provide technical guidance required to return equipment to operation to minimize downtime and lost production.