Controls/ Automation Engineer - Chemical Plants

Automation and Controls Specialist - Eastern NC location

Responsibilities:

--Design and supervise operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical instruments and control equipment necessary for the safe and efficient operation of all the various plants on this location.

--Assist in programming and making program modifications for computer control systems (includes: Honeywell, Rockwell, Drive systems etc.…)

--Write specifications for selection of new instrumentation and spare part stock

--Train personnel in the operation and maintenance of computer-controlled instrumentation

--Assist all areas with investigating reasons for equipment failures as requested

--Train personnel to improve performance and acquaint them with policies and procedures

--Function as a technical adviser and / or a team member to Chemical Plants and Maintenance I/E Teams

--Inspect projects, plants, and equipment on a routine basis.

Qualifications:

--Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 2-5 years of control and instrumentation experience is preferred.

--Working knowledge of Wonderware, Honeywell, Rockwell, Control Systems, Programable Logic Controls, and additional software

--Requires an understanding of chemical plant operations to effectively apply instrumentation skills to successfully perform the job functions

--Hands-on experience in design, installation and startup of electrical systems/ instrumenation/ controls interface is essential. Skills include knowledge of test procedures and test equipment, an understanding of the electrical distribution system, motors, infra-red scanning, air conditioning, and an excellent knowledge base/background in electronics (this knowledge is best obtained by attending vendor or institutional training schools or seminars and then applying those skills on the job)