Control Systems Administrator

John H. Carter Company; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

John H. Carter Company is seeking an automation specialist to install, commission, and maintain DCS/SIS systems including DeltaV and AMS Device Manager. The role requires traveling to remote customer sites, performing software configurations, and supporting upgrades and FAT.

Strong analytical skills and attention to safety rules are essential. Candidates should have extensive experience with DCS/PLC programming, network design, and virtualization.

Qualifications

• 5 years: Process control concepts, instrumentation and electrical concepts.
• 5 years: Implementation and configuration experience of either DCS and/or PLC systems.
• 5 years: Programming experience with any modern DCS programming language.

Responsibilities

• Provide DCS and SIS technical support services to our customer base.
• Design, installation of software, staging, testing, installation, startup and upgrades.
• Active Directory/DNS design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Virtualization environment design, configuration, and maintenance.
• Control system network and wireless design, setup and maintenance.
• Schedule obligations and follow procedures for preventive maintenance.
• Assist in upgrades, FAT, commissioning, and startup support.
• On-call coverage and travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

DCS/SIS expertise

DeltaV DCS

DeltaV SIS

AMS Device Manager

Active Directory/DNS

Virtualization

Workstation/Server design

Control network/wireless design

Attention to detail

Tools

DeltaV DCS

DeltaV SIS

AMS Device Manager

Active Directory

DNS

Job description

This position requires the individual to install and maintain distributed control systems (DCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS) and other electronic automation equipment. This involves analyzing requirements for installation, commissioning and inspecting systems hardware and software, troubleshooting and resolving problems, and managing the customer’s needs over time. This position requires a technical acumen, ability for critical analysis and attention to detail with an emphasis on strong computer skills. This position requires the ability to travel to remote customer sites.

The position requires driving to the customer industrial sites on a regular basis. Individuals must be capable of, and diligent about, compliance with safety rules and regulations in these environments. Attention to detail and awareness of potential safety hazards is expected at all times. Maturity and sound judgment are essential to working in this environment.

• Provide DCS and SIS technical support services to our customer base. Predominant systems include DeltaV DCS, DeltaV SIS and AMS Device Manager.
• Typical responsibilities include:
• Control Systems Administration:
  • Design, installation of software, staging, customer witness testing, installation, startup and upgrades.
  • Active Directory/DNS design, installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Virtualization environment design, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Computer workstation and server design, configuration and maintenance.
  • Control system network and wireless design, setup and maintenance.
• Control System Preventive Maintenance
  • Schedule obligations to contract customers.
  • Follow documented service and maintenance procedures to ensure quality service delivered to end customers.
  • Verify assigned contract customers and service contract deliverables are met.
  • Work with sales department to grow service and product portfolio at customer sites.
• Control System Lifecycle Care
  • Understand and implement basic control system configuration, graphic design, troubleshooting.
  • Support software upgrade audits and upgrades, computer hardware and software installation, control system installation and first-time powerup inspections, engineering Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), commissioning, loop checkout and startup support.
  • Support emergency and break/fix services.
• Participate in rotating after-hours on-call coverage.
• Some travel and overnight stays will be required and will vary depending on assigned tasks. Typical travel time is 2-3 days within 1-4 hours from home office. Travel time and length fluctuates based upon specific nature of services delivered.
• Ability to work some overtime, including weekends and/or holidays as business needs arise.
• Ability to work some shift-work, including night-shifts, as business needs arise.
• Ability to drive a company-provided vehicle.
• Ability to travel via boat or helicopter to offshore facilities if assigned.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Facilitate customer application requirements.
• Attend required skills and safety training via computer-based training and both local and out-of-state factory training courses.
• Work Safely: wear proper PPE, comply with all safety requirements at any location, and remain alert and aware of surroundings at all times.
• Follow company policies, procedures and methodologies. Understand and ensure that TCC (Total Customer Commitment) standards are upheld.
• Work collaboratively with development staff and support staff to maintain thorough knowledge of product capabilities, and to ensure that all communications between John H. Carter Co., Inc. and its stakeholders are precise.
• Some lifting, bending and long-term standing required (see Physical Requirements section).
• The above does not constitute the total responsibilities of the role.
• Although this is a salaried position, paid overtime is included.

Please note that this role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship/assistance at this time.

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Experience

• 5 years: Process control concepts, instrumentation and electrical concepts. Experience participating in automation projects.
• 5 years: Implementation and configuration experience of either DCS and/or PLC systems. Experience with commissioning, loop checkout, factory acceptance testing, startup of automation projects.
• 5 years: Programming experience with any modern DCS programming language. Knowledge of the Emerson Process Management DeltaV DCS system and AMS Device Manager System.