What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Sikat Group LLC?
Position Overview
Our Client has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer in Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for controlling engineering project requirements involving control system design, DCS / PLC programming, control panel design, instrumentation, check-out support, and start-up assistance.
Key Responsibilities
- Designs, develops, and implements DCS / PLC control system (logic software and hardware) to meet process requirements. As well as complying with any local or government agency design / implementation codes
- Knowledge of control panel and system design standards and code practices for any local or government agencies
- Develops documents detailing control configuration and design. Documents include : Theory / Description of operation, Detailed control system design description, system implementation / acceptance test plans
- Able to interface with facility design to optimize panel location minimizing voltage drop and optimizing panel maintenance
- Able to perform the following system design calculations / analysis : Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction / cancellation, power consumption, load flow, short circuit protection, protective relay / circuit design, ground fault monitoring, safety system implementation (SIL rating)
- Knowledge of analyzing system design for Hazard analysis development and mitigation
- Ability to implement control system redundancy to minimize single points of failure
- Develops schematics of control system configuration, wiring, network layout, and equipment panel layouts on AutoCAD
- Will assist with the initial start-up and debugging of integrated systems and the development of system documentation
- Individual will be working on automation and control system integration projects for clients in industries such as entertainment and manufacturing
- Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers, technicians, and contractors
- Will act as Project Manager on smaller projects ranging from $50k to $250k. This includes but is not limited to :
Develops and executes implementation plans for the project
Qualifications
Ethernet-based control systems, safety systems, instrumentation, components, logic programming, and DCS programming (i.e. DeltaV, Experion, 800xA.)
Key Competencies
Must be organized, technically competent, have effective oral and written communications, and experience in working in a multi-disciplined environment and interfacing with engineers, designers, and drafters
Knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
Salary : $250,000
