Controls Engineer

Benefits

·         Health Insurance

·         Dental/Vision Insurance

·         Paid Time Off

·         Life Insurance

·         Paid Holidays

·         401K Matching

Nexans AmerCable is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company's core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments. At this time, we are looking for an experienced Controls Engineer to join our Nexans AmerCable Maintenance Team. This team is committed to the maintenance of the facilities and operations.

Responsibilities:

·         Define, scope, schedule, develop, and coordinate electrical and control systems projects of varying sizes and importance from conception through completion

·         Manage Project budgets and schedule to ensure cost and deadlines are met

·         Support all electrical projects

·         Responsible for project costing of electrical systems

·         Support electricians and E&I’s in trouble shooting of plant electrical systems

·         Maintain facility electrical systems

·         Evaluate electrical systems, products, components, and applications

·         Mitigate obsolescence equipment electrical controls

·         Implement error proofing solutions that are integrated into the manufacturing process control system

·         Participate in new equipment design and build reviews to ensure that the electrical control systems meet Nexans AmerCable’ s specifications

·         Support electrical testing equipment including high voltage (>100KV) withstand, resistance, and capacitance testing

·         Ensure plant equipment is operating and optimized

·         Ensure equipment control systems meet all applicable safety standards

·         Produce CAD drawings of new and modified electrical systems

·         Involved with the identification of PM tasks as described by Nexans Excellence Way in Maintenance

·         Process monitoring and control systems including all levels of automation ranging from discrete monitoring to full line automation

·         Maintain facility electrical power distribution system and all related drawings

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• 5 years of programming experience using the following Rockwell Automation products: 

•       ControlLogix • CompactLogix • MicroLogix • RS Logix 5000

• Demonstrated experience with AC/DC motors and drives specifically PowerFlex 700 series drives
• Ability to develop the PLC logic and HMI screens for an integrated HMI/PLC system
• Siemens experience a plus
• Ability to create/modify drawings with 2D CAD (AutoCAD)
• Read, create and maintain single line diagrams and electrical control schematics
• 5 years experience in Maintenance and Manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
• Strong interpersonal & negotiation skills
• Strong organizational / time management skills, with a high degree of self-motivation & ability to work independently
• Experience with Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated experience in the application of advanced P&ID control schemes / methodologies

·         AS/AAS degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.  BS in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology a plus