Controls Engineer

Austin Powder Red Diamond•McArthur, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Powder is seeking to hire a full-time Controls Engineer to join our team at our Red Diamond Manufacturing plant in McArthur, Ohio . This engineering position provides expertise in industrial manufacturing and process controls to support our manufacturing site to produce chemically manufactured energetic materials and the production of packaged explosives. This role is to provide expertise in controls engineering with a primary focus in the design, implementation, and support of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. The Red Diamond plant produces chemically manufactured energetic materials and packaged explosives. The successful candidate will work with production managers and support staff to produce in a safe, compliant, high quality, and cost-efficient operation. The Red Diamond site in McArthur, Ohio was established in 1930 and has undergone many changes in the years since.

Requirements

Must demonstrate competency and proficiency in the following skills and/or abilities:
Minimum of a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 3 years professional experience
Experience programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems
Ability to read and understand existing code, and safely edit online
Proficiency in multiple IEC 61131-3 programming languages such as LD, ST, and FBD
Experience commissioning new control systems
Experience with Allen-Bradley controls – Logix/Studio and FactoryTalk View ME/SE
Working knowledge of the UL, NEC, NFPA, 70E, NFPA 79, Hazardous Environmental Class ratings and other technical codes
Strong desire to take ownership and drive results
Must have good judgment, be self-motivated, and be safety conscious
Ability to handle a variety of assignment and changing priorities
Ability to perform hands on work as required and work effectively on the shop floor with employees and processes
Strong safety ethic.
Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of applicable regulations.
Computer skills including MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint
Strong communication Skills, both oral and written.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work on and balance multiple assignments and priorities.
Must be able to perform work in a manufacturing environment, which includes ascending and descending stairs and ladders.
May require up to 10% travel

Nice To Haves

Experience with SCADA software is a plus (Ignition, Aveva, WonderWare, Indusoft)
Experience with AutoCAD or similar software is a plus
Understanding of Process Safety Management is a plus
Ability to occasionally work off shifts to support production
Ability to lead projects on plant and at satellite locations in US and Canada.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the electrical aspects of new capital and improvement projects including hardware design, programming, design documentation, networking, data acquisition, equipment installation, equipment debug, and support.
Hands-on approach to projects - design, build and install new control systems.
Work on engineering solutions to improve equipment reliability and safety, lower operation and maintenance costs, and improve ergonomics.
Supply project leaders with capital cost estimates and project timelines for completion of electrical work
Provide technical support in Manufacturing & Process Control for Production and Maintenance departments.
Mentor maintenance and production personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
Work with and often manage outside engineering and construction personnel.
Ensure all safety, health, environmental, and compliance aspects for the projects meet the appropriate regulations.
Support the Process Safety Management (PSM) program at Red Diamond Plant by completing documentation where needed on projects.
Support unit leadership in the oversight of startup and shutdown for major events.
Maintain and develop plant electrical loads analysis, Arc Flash requirements and One-Line drawings.