Process Controls Engineer

Haag, a Salas O'Brien Company•,

2d•$120,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Requirements

Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Software (RS Logix, Studio 5000)
Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates.
Detailed understanding of process instrumentation (flow, mass flow, temperature, pressure) and control loop concepts
Proficient in batch controls, recipe management, and CIP circuits
Proficient at designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, specifically Rockwell hardware.
Proficiency in interpreting P&ID drawings
Experience with liquid processing including pumps, blending, filtration, heat transfer, etc.
Experience with utility (steam, water, air, NH3, etc.) design and impacts on process design.
Ability to perform in a design team environment.
Experience working with multi trade-based vendors/contractors.
Experience in plant operations and industrial environments understanding control system impacts to maintenance and other work processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, et.)
Technical Writing expertise
Leadership skills. Good verbal and written communication skills
Attentiveness to detail, follow-up procedures, and documentation of action
Proficient in time management and personal organization
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or chemical engineering
5 years Process Controls experience in the Pulp and Paper or Food and Beverage Industries
Experience programming legal PLCs and familiarity with USDA requirements for pasteurizers.
Proficiency in Wonderware InTouch, Wonderware Archestra, and FactoryTalk HMI development
Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet.
Experience in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional internal team to determine Process Control needs and solutions.
Support Project Managers and Process Engineers in developing estimates for controls hardware and engineering effort.
Work with Electrical Designers to specify controls hardware components and develop electrical wiring diagrams.
Review electrical installation documents for technical accuracy and ensure the design meets the controls requirements.
Write Functional Descriptions that describe how control systems will operate.
Develop and test PLC programs based on Functional Descriptions
During commissioning, perform onsite IO checks.
Commission PLC programs onsite until the systems are in full production, performing maintenance and operator training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
basic life insurance
401(k) plan
ability to purchase company stock at a discount
U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members
10 paid holidays
paid leave programs for military service and new parents
merit increases
performance discretionary bonus
stock