Industrial Controls Project Manager - Morgantown, WV

Beitzel Corporation•Morgantown, WV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with over 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country. As an Industrial Controls Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering turn-key automated solutions specializing in custom automation, robotics, tooling, and testing equipment. This role combines technical expertise in industrial controls and automation with project management responsibilities, ensuring successful project execution from concept through commissioning. You will receive direction from Senior and Lead-level personnel but are expected to handle complex troubleshooting, oversee project execution, and support customer needs independently. As a customer-facing representative of Pillar Innovations, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships, while also leading projects to completion with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency. This position reports directly to the Automation Manager and will be based primarily out of the Morgantown location.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license required
BA/BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in process control and automation
Proficient with MS Office productivity software
Proficient with reading technical drawings and using AutoCAD Electrical
Strong working knowledge with Allen Bradley PLCs and RSLogix 5000,500
HMI / OIT Development experience with Rockwell and/or Wonderware
Strong fundamental knowledge of control and electrical system design and its application in automated industrial designs including specification of vision, power, sensor, inspection, and communications systems
Able to balance multiple projects and efficiently plan work tasks to meet company goals
Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments
Proactive, resourceful and highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment
Good understanding of mechanical principals
Able to travel up to 40% at times
Able to work a flexible schedule and adjust to changing business needs including possible emergency call-out, extended hours and some out-of-town and overnight work

Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of mid-sized projects including the quoting, invoice approvals, WIP reports, and overall management of customers
Designing, developing, testing, and supporting controls systems which include pneumatics, servos, VFD’s, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons and robotic integration
Analyzing project requirements and performing technical calculations to support design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls
Creating electrical, software design of customized solutions including manufacturing automation and safety systems
Creating accurate BOMs (Bill of Materials)
Defining equipment and parts from external suppliers
Conducting cost and time estimation
Maintaining project scope and identifying project creep
Architecting programs that are simple to test, well documented and versatile
Maintaining accurate records and files according to quality standard
Commissioning customized products and systems onsite and at customer facilities
Interpreting client requirements, identifying and addressing design parameters and engineering problems and ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget
Creating customer documentation such as user manuals, programming diagrams, network diagrams, and electrical drawings
Providing high quality pre-sales, design-in and post-sales technical support to customer
Responding to phone calls and texts after hours and on weekends within a timely manner
Resolving operational issues to minimize delays and unexpected cost increases
Facilitating and supporting manufacturing processes and control systems within Operations
Supporting sales team in pre-sales technical concept, quoting, and budgeting activities

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits
Health/Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Short/Long term disability
Paid time off and holidays
Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
Employee focused work environment
On-the-job mentoring and training
Internal job postings
Performance and salary reviews
Employee feedback program
Advancement through defined employee career paths
Safety-first and drug free work environments
Bonuses and incentives for working safely
Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
Smart Money program with optional counseling to aid employees with financial goals
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children