What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior PLC Process Control Engineer position at OpenArc, LLC.?
OpenArc - Empowering Your Career. As a leading IT staffing firm, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with your ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified Senior PLC Process Control Engineer to join our client’s organization and contribute to their ongoing success.
Job summary
The PSS Engineering department provides project, site and integration engineering services using various PLC platforms. Engineers leverage their expertise and knowledge of process control systems and automation across multiple process industries. As a member of this department, you will be working in a team environment on process automation projects for our install-based customers.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, test and startup of control strategies for batch and continuous control applications among different industries using various PLC and HMI platforms
- Understand project scope, schedule, budget and quality expectations and develop solutions
- Develop high quality, well-tested and documented application software designs to meet varying levels of customer specifications including I/O definition, regulatory control strategies, HMI graphic displays and sequencing/batch strategies
- Perform site walkdowns to develop hardware designs for quotations including panel sizing and component design and layout per customer specifications for migrations, upgrades and new systems
- Perform FEED study implementations resulting in formal quotation and design documentation including I/O lists, cause and effect matrices, alarm lists, etc.
- Lead small to large PLC projects from scope development through project implementation, site commissioning and startup to meet customer requirements
- Reverse engineer existing PLC code to document and develop project design
- Formal and informal mentoring of less experienced engineers
- Responsible for utilizing other engineers on projects, including assigning their workload, tracking progress, and checking quality
- Participate in developing and refining PLC standards and processes
- Assist in all stages of project implementation as PLC schedule requires
- Perform integrated system testing
- Complete factory acceptance testing and development of internal and external test protocols
- Perform startup and commissioning including I/O checkout; program loading and checkout; function checks of program, failure modes and alarming; troubleshooting; and operator and engineering training
Requirements:
- Process control experience
- Has hands-on knowledge of PLC systems such as Allen Bradley, Emerson PAC Systems (formerly GE) and Siemens; Is proficient in at least one platform
- Will have a hands-on knowledge of PLC HMI applications including some of the following: Quickpanel, Modicon, Proface, PanelView, FactoryTalk View ME & SE, WonderWare Application Server / InTouch, and others; Must be proficient in at least one platform
- Will be able to read and interpret P&IDs and/or electrical drawings
- Has troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to think logically and systematically
- Must be able to work independently and within a group
- Must have strong verbal, written and multi-tasking skills
At OpenArc, we prioritize your career success and strive to build exceptional technical teams for our clients. By understanding your experience and aspirations, we ensure to present you with rewarding and fulfilling opportunities.
As an employee of OpenArc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.
OpenArc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
