Industrial Control System (ICS) Automation Consultant

RED Group•Metairie, LA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

RED Group is an industrial control systems technology development and integration firm specializing in process automation, IT/OT consulting, and industrial cybersecurity. The Industrial Control System (ICS) Automation Consultant implements control systems and performs DCS, PLC, and SCADA programming. The role requires working knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial control systems/IT, with a focus on designing, developing, programming, integrating, troubleshooting, commissioning, starting up, and optimizing control systems. The position is based in RED Group’s Metairie, Louisiana office and offers a hybrid work schedule. The consultant collaborates with clients and internal and external project partners to deliver automation projects, and may travel and visit jobsites or the panel shop as project needs require. The role also includes maintaining RED Alert situational awareness to identify and resolve emerging technical or project challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university, or commensurate experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience designing and programming control systems, with an emphasis on PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems is preferred.
Familiarity with common control-system documents, such as P&IDs, I/O lists, and cause-and-effect diagrams.
Experience with startup and commissioning of automation systems.
Experience with control-system networking and PC networking technologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
Ability to partner with clients, vendors, and team members to deliver projects.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and priorities.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Commitment to RED Group’s core values: be dependable, cultivate relationships, and strive for excellence.
Ability to travel as required to meet project requirements and client needs.
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Automation system training or certification.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition software.
Inductive Automation Ignition Core Certification; Gold Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Program and configure PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA systems.
Design, configure, integrate, and implement automated equipment.
Develop software and hardware design specifications.
Design, write, test, and document PLC and HMI software.
Create control narratives, logic diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, and network diagrams.
Develop and execute control-system validation and testing protocols.
Troubleshoot, test, and start up control systems onsite.
Perform quality assurance and quality control testing of control panels in the panel shop.
Participate in jobsite and shop visits as required by project scope, and attend department and project meetings.
Consult with clients to conceptualize and deliver successful project outcomes.
Interact with project managers, project team leads, other discipline leads, clients, contractors, and other third parties.
Foster and promote a strong safety culture and follow company safety protocols.
Travel as required to meet project requirements and client needs.
Maintain RED Alert situational awareness to identify and resolve emerging technical or project challenges.