Process and Control Automation Engineer

OSI Recruit•Carrollton, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process and Control Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing, designing, maintaining, and commissioning automation and control systems for industrial equipment. This role involves programming logic for PLCs, drive systems, and combustion control systems, as well as developing SCADA and operator interface applications. The engineer will also design databases, write custom computer programs, and apply standard procedures to troubleshoot and resolve issues with mechanical and electrical components. Project responsibilities include creating project manuals and electrical schematics using CAD, developing scopes of work, cost estimates, and budgets for electrical systems. A key aspect of the role is developing in-depth knowledge of all facets of SCR systems, including fluid systems, operations, metallurgy, maintenance, material handling, furnace systems, and hands-on machine operation. The engineer will assist with on-site commissioning of SCR systems and transfer know-how to customers through training, discussions, presentations, and startup assistance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field is required.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the chemical or manufacturing industry, such as Industrial processing equipment, instrumentation and control, AC and DC drives, PLC’S, combustion systems, design, maintenance and/or operation.
Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC and drive experience.
CAD experience with AutoCAD.
SCADA system and HMI application experience.
Computer programming, networking, database, and reporting skills.
Ability to develop and maintain in-depth, up-to-date technical knowledge, and to develop into technical resource and subject matter expert.
Ability to travel internationally: 35%
Must possess excellent communication, organization, presentation, interpersonal, and project management skills.
Minimum of 8 Years Design, Commissioning, Troubleshooting, and/or Operations of PLC Process and control Systems for combustion Management Systems.
Expected to be on the floor with the Technicians.
Will be expected to travel internationally for time to time. About 35% of the time.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, maintain, and commission automation and control systems for Industrial Equipment.
Design and program logic for PLCs, drive systems, and combustion control systems.
Develop SCADA and operator interface applications.
Design databases and write custom computer programs for PLC and SCADA system interface.
Apply standard procedures to trouble shoot mechanical and electrical components, diagnose and resolve issues.
Create project manuals and electrical schematics using CAD.
Develop scope of work, cost estimates and budgets for electrical systems.
Develop an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of SCR systems such as fluid systems, operations, metallurgy, maintenance, material handling, furnace systems, and hands on machine operation.
Assist with on-site commissioning of all parts of an SCR system.
Transfer know-how to SCR customers through training, discussions, presentations, and startup assistance.