My client is seeking a qualified Control Systems Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to be responsible for programming, system configuration, system documentation, factory acceptance testing, and field start-up and commissioning activities.

Education Requirements: 

B.S. Engineering plus 5 years' applicable work experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong platform experience and proficiency programming:
  1. PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) 
  2. HMIs (Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, GE iFIX preferred)
  3. DCS (DeltaV)
  4. Other (Omni Flow Computer, ROC, Presets)
• Strong proficiency with Modbus, Ethernet/IP, and OPC communications protocols
• Solid grasp of P&ID's, control panel wiring drawings, and field wiring diagrams
• Desired:
  1. Knowledgeable of Electrical Protection Relays (Multilin, SEL)
  2. Knowledgeable of Historian systems
  3. Knowledgeable of external notification systems (text, email, mobile app, etc.)
  4. Familiarity with DeviceNet and/or Profibus communications protocols

 
Other Skills and Physical Requirements:

Competency Skills

• Safety: Applies safety policies; displays enthusiasm for safety; is proactive in safety matters; attends company safety meetings
• Accountability: Works required days; works required hours; follows company check-in check-out procedure
• Attitude: Exhibits a positive “can do” attitude; shows initiative; demonstrates dependability, commitment and involvement; accepts direction from qualified sources
• Teamwork:   Interacts well with co-workers; displays a willingness to cooperate with team; assists team members; shows respect for all team members
• Knowledge: Applies the specific requirements of the job; displays the ability to perform the technical skills required by the job; knows and applies company policies
• Quantity and Quality of Work: Work performed meets or exceeds company standards of acceptability; has the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Problem Solving and Action: Analyzes problems and takes action based upon decisions made with good judgment
• Communication: Demonstrates ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate with clients and fellow coworkers; communications are timely and intelligent whether written or verbal

Physical Requirements

• Sitting in office space for a standard workday (8-10 hours, with breaks as needed)
• Travel by car to remote locations for up to 5 hours
• Travel by plan to locations for flight times up to 5 hours 
• Kneeling/bending to investigate and document control panels and wiring
• Standing/walking around pipeline, terminal, and plant locations for up to 10-12 hrs per day, to include up and down stairs/ladders to platforms and/or tanks and over dike walls, as needed to inspect and document instrumentation and wiring
• Outdoor work locations may exist in difficult climates (e.g., summer in Texas and winter in Wyoming) while wearing PPE

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participates in the development of logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and functional narratives.
• Participates in the development and/or review of control panel design packages, field wiring diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, and associated E&I package deliverables
• Attends field verification and user requirements gathering walkdowns
• Develops DCS/PLC/HMI programming
• Executes factory acceptance testing
• Executes field start-up and commissioning, including support of troubleshooting activities
• Contributes to and participates in client training.
• Provides best possible response after hours support for internal/external clients as required
• Works with applicable Senior Engineering Lead(s) and Project Manager(s) to ensure quality of deliverable, budget adherence, etc.   Keeps Project Manager(s) informed of progress, issues, need for change order, etc.
• Travel +/- 25% with willingness to travel via air

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus potential 
• Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or as cash-out. 
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) plan for retirement with employer match.
• Company funded health and dental insurance with low employee cost sharing.
• Wellness & Vision subsidy 
• Company paid short term and long-term disability coverage.

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