What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Programming Engineer position at Kele Companies?
AC Controls (a Kele Company) is in search of a Controls Engineer who will be responsible for configuring, programming, starting up, and commissioning custom control systems based on plans and customer specifications. Responsibilities also include troubleshooting and re-configuring defective configurations, performing scheduled maintenance, performing warranty work, providing phone and field technical support, and suggesting system improvements, modifications, etc. to existing systems.
AC Controls has been providing superior products and services since 1960 for process and combustion applications, offering systems integration services, combustion & process control systems, and distribution of industrial instrumentation, controls, and valves to the process and power industries in the southeast.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Work within the following Configures/Programs:
- Boiler and boiler plant control systems, both BMS and combustion control
- Chiller plant control systems
- Kiln and furnace control systems
- Other process control systems
- Batch processes
- SCADA systems
- HMI systems
- Work with various hardware, including Honeywell HC900 Controller, Honeywell ControlEdge PLC, Honeywell LX Controller, Allen-Bradley PLCs, as well as other Industrial Controllers
- Utilize various software, including Honeywell Experion HS software, Redlion Crimson software, Iconics software, and other SCADA software systems
- Coordinate design and programming activities with other departments
- Assist in testing control system configurations
- Assist activities to validate and commission control systems during factory acceptance test (FAT)
- Provide on-site training to customers as needed
- Suggest system improvements, modifications, etc. to the Project Manager
- Assist in sales and proposal development
- Perform warranty work
- Complete documentation for assigned tasks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years of related work experience
- Two to four years of undergraduate work, associate's degree or applicable certification; Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn and use company software
- Ability to tune various control loops to meet control system requirements
- Ability to use Digital Volt/Ohm Meters and transmitter simulators
- Understanding of Ethernet Network Systems and Interfacing Control Systems to these Networks
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs as applied to Utility or Process controls at a minimum and Honeywell HC900 a plus
- Skills with any HMIs and SCADA to demonstrate the ability to learn others. Redlion and Iconics experience a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AutoCAD
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 70 pounds
Kele Companies offers all full-time associates the following benefits and perks:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- HSA
- FSA (medical and dependent care)
- 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
