DCS Control Engineer

Puffer-Sweiven • Stafford, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include: Process Control & Safety Systems, Control Valves & Regulators, Isolation Valves & Actuation, Oil & Gas Automation, Reliability Solutions & Services, Pressure Management, Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment, Instrumentation, Maintenance & Repair Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or relevant software/computer related fields, or two to four years related experience and/or training.
• Related experience includes spreadsheet manipulation or database manipulation and macro development.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively alongside Puffer-Sweiven’s customers, management, and sales organization
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and algorithms to practical and complex situations
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form that apply to several abstract and concrete variables
• Ability to effectively use the following computer applications: Word processing, spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Database software, Networking, PC and mainframe systems.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience preferred with any DCS systems such as Operator Display implementation, I/O database implementation and Control Strategy implementation.
• DCS: DeltaV, DeltaV SIS, Honeywell, Yokagowa, PlantPaX, Foxboro, 800Xa, ABB, Rockwell, HC900
• PLC: Modicon, Triconex, Siemens, SLC5, PLC5
• Legacy Systems: Fisher Provox, Fisher Rs3

Responsibilities

• DCS configuration and PLC programming, such as: Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Alarm Management, Burner Management, HMI graphics (iFIX), Simple or complex loops, Batch, Ladder logic, SCADA
• Participate in designing, configuring, testing, debugging and documenting user applications in various software products
• Apply generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic
• Act as liaison with manufacturers and vendors of software and application products, especially relating to problem diagnosis and resolution
• Discover inspiring methods that bring great value to the customer by identifying and providing innovative solutions
• Expertise in implementing automation strategies, optimizing process control, and investigate process control related issues by coordinating with plant process and control engineers
• Experience with Cloud Based Virtual environments and knowledge of basic network architectures.
• Plan and execute software version upgrade releases and custom interfaces

Benefits

• Opportunities to develop your technical skills and knowledge – and be financially incentivized to do so
• Work on a collaborative project team at our corporate office or on customer sites (or a combination thereof)
• Dynamic and changing environment focused on meeting customer needs
• Work, eat and engage with company leaders and execs in a small to mid-size company environment
• Multi-cultural environment with the free flow exchange of creative ideas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level