Engineer II, Industrial Automation

Pilot Company•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure safe, efficient reliable operation of process control systems and related instrumentation, including process historian databases, automated reports, distributed control systems, supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADAs), programmable logic controllers, human machine interface user interface products, and related devices and instrumentation.

Requirements

BS in Engineering, Materials Science or Physics or Equivalent Technical Background required
2-4 years of industrial controls experience required
Advanced knowledge in industrial process control systems and logic
Process Safety Management experience required
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
Demonstrated ability to apply mathematics, chemistry and process logic in an industrial process/production environment.
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to take on and off a SCBA
Able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
Lift up to 75 pounds
Use heavy tools (e.g. pipe wrench)
Able to pass pulmonary fitness test, SCBA mask fit test and physical
Able to see and use both hands for operating machinery and packing products
Able to stoop, bend, and reach
Available to work long hours as needed

Nice To Haves

BS in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Manage, provide upkeep, and develop automated reports and databases using programming languages such as VBA and SQL, as well as manage and oversee Historian databases at various facilities.
Troubleshoot/resolve hardware and process issues.
Optimize process controls/systems to maximize facility safety, efficiency and productivity.
Ensure conformance of process control hardware and processes with the requirements of appropriate facility Process Hazard Analyses and safe operations documentation.
Properly apply Process Safety Management standards, including Management of Change procedures to all process control hardware and process improvements.
Review and approve scope of all work performed by third-party original equipment manufacturers, industrial control systems consultants, contractors and integrators to ensure safe, efficient performance of all work.
Update facility standard operating procedures pursuant to updates/improvements in process control systems.
Monitor performance of industrial process control systems, including but not limited to fuel processing equipment, vapor processing equipment, loading/unloading/blending equipment, SCADA systems, etc. and make adjustments to operating parameters as necessary to maintain safe, efficient Plant operations, maximize production and produce products that conform to applicable specifications/regulations.
Utilize the industrial control system to capture, log and report facility performance data such as key performance indicators (KPIs) as directed by management.
Plan process systems upgrades and preventative maintenance to ensure proper system performance, maintain third-party warranties/support and system cybersecurity.
Ensure strict adherence to safe work practices, programs and permits for all employees, visitors, and contractors, including, but not limited practices, programs and permits pertaining to safe work, hot work, confined space entry/work, lockout/tagout, hydrogen sulfide monitoring/training, maintenance and use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), fire monitoring, etc.
Respond in a timely manner to all facility issues that adversely impact safe, efficient Plant operations, regulatory compliance or otherwise require the attention of an Industrial Controls Engineer.
Ensure timely third-party inspection and repair of process control equipment.
Model behaviors that support the company's common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
Ensure all activities comply with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Complete other duties as assigned by management.