Control Systems - Engineer Lead

John H Carter Company / ControlWorx; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John H Carter Co., Inc. is seeking an experienced process control engineer in Baton Rouge, LA to lead design, development, implementation, testing and startup of automation projects at customer sites.

The role emphasizes knowledge of process control concepts, strong programming skills, and the ability to travel to remote facilities. Responsibilities include leading project execution, interfacing with customers, performing FATs, commissioning, loop checkout and startup support, as well as

Qualifications

• Requires strong computer skills and attention to detail.
• Programming experience with any modern object‑oriented language is required.
• Experience with automation projects and with DCS/PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead in project execution and coordinate with project managers on technical design and progress.
• Interface with customers on technical aspects of ongoing projects and determine resource needs.
• Lead technical reviews and approvals of cabinet drawings per design specs.
• Support software upgrades, hardware installations, FATs, commissioning, loop checks, and startup activities.
• Provide DCS technical support to customers; work with DeltaV/AMS as applicable.
• Participate in after‑hours on‑call rotation; travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

Strong computer skills

OO programming

DCS/PLC experience

Automation projects

Commissioning/testing/startup

Emerson DeltaV knowledge

AMS Device Manager knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

High School or higher

Tools

DeltaV

AMS Device Manager

PLC

Job description

This position requires the individual to perform and lead the design, development, implementation, testing, startup and tuning of process control system automation projects. This involves knowledge of process control concepts, strong programming acumen and organizational tendencies with attention to detail. 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.

• This job is demanding in terms of knowledge, skills, commitment, and all other job-related qualifications. Urgency and pressure for prompt, accurate results are routine. It requires the handling of multiple tasks with many unexpected interruptions. The job calls for the responsiveness and energy to work long hours and cover a wide scope without letting up on the pace. While training in certain, specific equipment is offered, the successful candidate must be diligent in learning on their own from time to time.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.
• Lead in project execution. Interface with project managers on technical design, issues, progress and needs surrounding ongoing projects. Lead interface with customers on ongoing projects surrounding all technical aspects of project. Support determining resource needs and assignments to ongoing projects.
• Lead technical review and approval of cabinet drawings in accordance with control system manufacturer design specifications.
• Lead role in supporting 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, startup support, emergency services.
• Providing DCS technical support services to our customer base.
• Typical DCS and related systems include: DeltaV, PRoVOX, RS3, AMS, ROC, PLC, etc.
• Typical DCS project services include:
• Consultative discussions with customers, principals, and internal colleagues on best practices and solutions to achieve expectations from both internal and customer perspectives
• Control Strategy Design for Basic Process Control and Safety Instrumented Systems
• Project Management
• Control System Programming, Logic Testing and Simulation, Customer FAT Testing
• Onsite Customer SAT Testing and Training, and Process Startup Support
• Participate in the PSS Services Group after-hours On-Call rotation.
• Some travel and overnight stays will be required and will vary depending on assigned tasks. Typical travel is within 1-4 hours from home office. Travel time and length fluctuates based upon specific nature of services delivered.
• Ability to work overtime, including some weekends and/or holidays.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Facilitate customer application requirements.
• Support sales personnel and product principals when required.
• Always build and cultivate solid business relationships.
• 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.
• Support colleagues at all times, and especially when overload situations arise.
• Follow John H. Carter Co., Inc. 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist with training and mentoring PAS Specialists new hires.
• Assign tasks to supporting project engineers and specialists when multiple resources are required.
• Assist with project-specific safety awareness and compliance requirements.

Immigrant sponsorship is not available for this position.

PLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at John H Carter Company via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a validand executedsearch firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of John H Carter Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by John H Carter Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

High School or better.

Experience

Required

5 years:

• Strong computer and networking skillset, covering both computer hardware and software. Operating systems include Microsoft Windows Server and domain topologies, networking includes switches, routers and firewalls, as well as physical hardware transport layers (fiber and copper).
• Programming experience with any modern object-oriented language

5 years:

• Process control concepts, instrumentation and electrical concepts.
• Experience participating in automation projects.
• Implementation and configuration experience of either DCS and/or PLC systems.

5 years:

• Experience with commissioning, loop checkout, factory acceptance testing, startup of automation projects.
• Programming experience with any modern DCS programming language.
• Knowledge of the Emerson Process Management DeltaV DCS system and AMS Device Manager System.

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