Control Systems Engineer

Mackenzie Health Care; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Bonus Eligibility

Overtime Eligibility

Job summary

Mackenzie Health Care in Bakersfield, California, is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support process development in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and extensive experience in developing process flow diagrams, interfacing with engineers, and managing project specifications.

This position requires strong communication skills and a willingness to occasionally travel. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, with bonus and overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ to 15 years of experience in process engineering.
• Experience with PLC panel layout and I/O wiring diagrams.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas production and refining.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrument Diagrams.
• Support field process evaluations and develop control narratives.
• Interface with electrical engineers to develop electrical area classification drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Desire to learn

Knowledge of applicable codes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical engineering

Tools

RS Logix

InTouch for WonderWare

Modicon Programming Software

GE Programming Software – VMAX

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Process Flow Diagrams – Process Flow Diagram, assist Process/Mechanical Engineers
• Piping and Instrument Diagrams, assist Process/Mechanical Engineers
• Support field process evaluations
• Control Narratives
• Cause & Effect Charts
• SAFE Charts
• Instrumentation studies – e.g., Choice of level, flow and analytical elements/transmitters
• Instrument Specifications and Data Sheets (Process sensors, transmitters, valves, actuators, positioners, discrete sensors, analytical instruments)
• Automation/Control System Architecture drawings
• Specifying Programmable Logic Controllers and/or Distributed Computer Control Systems
• Support client Hazard and Operability Analysis and Process Hazard Analysis evaluations
• Support client purchasing cycle with specification and bid document development
• Instrument List / PLC I/O List
• Assist design personnel with:
  • Instrument Location plans
  • PLC Panel layouts
  • I/O Wiring Diagrams
  • Loop Diagrams
  • Quality Assurance Reviews
• Interface with electrical engineers to develop:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Electrical area classification drawings
  • Instrumentation and controls conduit and cable schedules

Qualifications

• Working experience in Upstream (production) oil and gas background (a plus) but will consider those with downstream (refining) experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Excel, Word, Project, etc.)
• Strong desire to learn and work in a team environment
• Familiarity with applicable codes like ISA (Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society), NEC, IEEE, API, etc.
• Software experience:
  • RS Logix 5, 500, 5000
  • InTouch for WonderWare
  • RS Eimulate 5, 500, 5000
  • iFix and Fix32
  • Panel Builder 32 and RS Studio
  • GML Ultra for AB Servo Drives
  • RS Networx for DeviceNet and ControlNet
  • Ultraware for AB Ultra Servo Drives
  • RSLinx
  • RSView SE
  • Modicon Programming Software
  • GE Programming Software – VMAX
• 10+ to 15 years of experience
• Project Engineer - 7 to 15 years
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical engineering
• Willingness to travel - occasionally
• Experience with RS Logix?
• Experience with PLC panel layout?
• Experience with I/O wiring diagrams?
• Ideal experience at companies:
  • WorleyPasons
  • Jacobs Engineering
  • Mustang Engineering
  • Bechtel
  • Parsons
  • KBR
  • KSI
  • TJ Cross

Additional Information

• Salary: D.O.E.
• Benefits: Full
• Bonus Eligible: Yes
• Overtime Eligible: Yes