Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The E&I Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, operation and expansion of Colonial’s process control systems, industrial network, and electrical infrastructures it relates to six liquid and dry bulk storage facilities and the numerous product handling systems within.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/DUTIES

• Maintain/Troubleshoot Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition while working in a team environment to ensure proper terminal operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair Industrial TCP/IP and Modbus networks of PLC and various I&E field devices such as Coriolis / flow meters, RADARs, motor controllers, motor starter protection relays, PLC Remote IO Racks, flow control valves, etc.
• Installation and configuration of all field devices will be required.
• Maintain / Troubleshoot Fiber networks, Stratix switches, Antaira Network Technologies, Patch Panels, and both fiber and cat5/6 terminations.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections, certifications and calibrations of various I&E equipment listed above.
• Maintain/manage FactoryTalk Server installation, programming, software updates.
• Actively participate in the design of I&E control system replacement and expansion.
• Commission and verify safe operation of new loading systems.
• Maintain Plant-wide Security Access Point Control Systems to include automated gate openers, server-based biometric scanning systems and CCTV and Network surveillance systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess high standards in the areas of safety, quality and customer focus.
• 10 years’ minimum experience with I&E Controls and PLC experience required OR a 2-year technical degree with 5 years’ experience OR a 4 year degree with 3 years’ experience.
• Experience in an industrial facility, containing numerous process systems and hazardous liquids such as flammables and corrosives preferred.
• Accredited training and certification in related E&I technology and industrial fields.
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge with the following:
• modern industrial process control schemes such as FactoryTalk, TankMaster and Variable Frequency drives
• PLC based control products such as Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix, PLC5 and PLC 500) Analog and digital field instrumentation products such as RADAR, flow meters (Coriolis, vortex, swirl, turbine and mag), pressure / temperature sensors and flow control valves, NFPA 70E and standard LOTO procedures.
• Electrical area classification and installation requirements for hazardous area classification as it relates to conduit, wiring, etc. electrical schematics / drawings and P&ID diagrams.
• MS office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Travel can be required, up to 10%.

Eligibility Requirements:

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Colonial Group, Inc.is an EEO/AA employer and committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our organizations. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Colonial Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

This position description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No part of this position description shall be construed as an employment contract. Employment with Colonial Group, Inc. is at will and constrained by the laws of the state wherein the employee performs the service for the company.