Automation & Controls Project Engineer

Core duties of the A&C Project Engineer will include but is not limited to:

•  Utilizes a strong understanding of PLC and HMI integration, process instrumentation, industrial networking, and electrical and control systems to ensure the reliable design and operation of new and existing manufacturing equipment and utility systems.
• Provides guidance and support for installation and maintenance of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Supports contractors during project implementation and supports commissioning and qualification.
• Troubleshooting capability aimed to support maintenance team in automation loop diagnostic.
• Programming (PLC Ladder and HM/SCADA) knowledge to perform small improvements and optimization of existing control systems
• Tracks automation & controls project deliverables and provides project status updates to company personnel and leadership.
• Leads technical root cause analysis and troubleshooting on process control issues related to electrical, instrumentation, and process control systems.
• Provides automation subject matter expertise during the assessment and execution of changes to the manufacturing process control system.
• Works with and supports Capex project managers to prepare project Functional Requirements Specification (FRS) for A&C system integration purposes.
• Develops the project approach, options analysis, execution plan, and engineering documents.
• Develops and maintains documentation of plant automation systems and control logic in a professional manner (i.e., FRS documentation, maintain control system network architecture drawings, communication wiring diagrams, and other technical documents).
• Participates in risk assessments like PHA, PHR, FMEA, RCA, HAZOP as process automation subject matter expert.

 Competencies and Core Skills:

• Works independently and in cross-functional teams on design and execution of projects.
• Assumes system ownership through the project delivery life cycle of planning, design, implementation, commissioning, and qualification of automation & control systems.
• Carries strong organizational and communication skills and a demonstrated ability and desire to share experience and knowledge with team members.
• Initiative-taker who can independently drive projects and day-to-day work tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated experience leading plant automation and controls engineering projects with little daily instruction and receiving only general guidance on new projects and assignments.
• Ability to handle both multiple and changing priorities with assigned timelines, budgets, and resources. Must be a self-starter who can independently drive projects and day-to-day work tasks to completion according to a defined budget and schedule.