Systems Specialist - Industrial Controls

9290 FCX Performance, Inc. • NC

318d

About The Position

The Systems Specialist – Industrial Controls leads Systems Engineering projects for customers in the region, focusing on SCADA Systems, PLC Programming, AutoCAD Electrical, Industrial Networking, and Systems Calibration to resolve customer issues and integrate control functionality. Responsibilities include project management, testing, and problem-solving of instrumentation and control systems at customer sites, involving calibrations, field maintenance, upgrades, installations, troubleshooting, commissioning, and repair of industrial control systems in a timely, accurate, and safe manner. The role also involves establishing and managing project teams, maintaining schedules, facilitating logistics, ensuring accountability for profitability, and upholding company values while communicating effectively with management and other project management elements. The Systems Specialist provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to direct reports and project teams, collaborates with peers, engineers, and technicians to resolve project backlogs, and identifies customer opportunities for upgrades and improvements, delivering professional solutions that meet or exceed expectations. A high level of professional competency is expected when interacting with customers and team members, along with timely submission of timesheets and expense reports.

Requirements

• Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering, process instrumentation, and process engineering.
• Self-motivated and self-driven with the ability to self-manage.
• High energy, technically competent, and resourceful with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent math, computer, and mechanical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Visual Basic and/or other basic programming software.
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or other CAD software.
• Understanding of networks and network structure.
• Programming experience in multiple languages and scripting techniques.
• Strong understanding of industrial controls and process controls including PID loops and pump control.
• Knowledge of analog current loops and their conversion processes.
• Strong electrical knowledge and understanding of the National Electrical Code.
• Familiarity with required equipment including hand tools, volt-ohm meters, and power tools.

Nice To Haves

• BS/Associates/Technical Degree or extensive professional experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience programming PLCs (Allen Bradley, Automation Direct, Siemens, etc.).
• 2 years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment.
• 1-3+ years’ experience with computer-based HMI software (Wonderware, VTSCADA, Lookout, etc.).
• Mechanical and electrical installation experience and aptitude.
• Basic familiarity with radio-based communications and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Engineering projects for customers in the region.
• Manage project teams, set and maintain schedules, and facilitate logistics.
• Perform project management, testing, and system problem-solving of instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to direct reports and project teams.
• Collaborate with peers, engineers, and technicians to resolve project backlogs.
• Identify customer opportunities for upgrades/improvements and define solutions.
• Exhibit professional competency to customers and team members.
• Ensure timely submission of timesheets and expense reports.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree