Controls Engineer - Chemical Plant

NPAworldwide; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company is seeking a Controls Engineer to manage automation systems critical to production and safety. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a strong background in PLC systems and troubleshooting. You'll work within a collaborative team to enhance operational efficiencies and maintain compliance with industry standards while being offered competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Excellent salary

Benefits package

Relocation assistance

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with control systems.
• Understanding of IT and OT network communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support various I/O devices connected to PLCs.
• Ensure control systems comply with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain PLC documentation and archive PLC programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley

Rockwell Automation

Job description

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Job Description

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the analysis, review,

Job Description

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the analysis, review,

development, maintenance, and implementation of automation and control

systems used by the site.

Responsibilities

• Support various I/O devices connected to PLCs including HMIs,
  
  

remote I/O, sensors, relays, solenoids, etc., and support/assist

maintenance personnel in troubleshooting electrical, PLC, pneumatic

circuits, all other components associated with automated processes

to meet production and safety goals.

• Respond with urgency to assigned work and breakdowns/emergency work
  
  

orders assisting the maintenance team as needed.

• Ensure that the control systems comply with any regulatory
  
  

requirements such as SIL/LOPA assessments.

• Maintain or create instrument and electrical drawings for control
  
  

systems consisting of motor elementaries and instrument loop sheets.

• Maintain PLC documentation upon receipt from equipment suppliers and
  
  

an archive of PLC programs and machine controls drawings in an

electronic and/or paper format and throughout facility.

• Mentoring and sharing knowledge with technicians and other technical
  
  

staff members on control system strategies and installations.

• Partnership in developing and maintaining our IT systems, and
  
  

infrastructure, both internally and with external vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
  
  

Technology, or related field; 3+ years of experience working in

manufacturing.

• Hands on experience with Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation
  
  

products.

• Understanding of IT and OT network communication protocols
  
  

(including TCP/IP, UDP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC, OPC UA, and

PROFINET) and ability to perform packet analysis.

• Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in ICS
  
  

environments and appropriate mitigation techniques.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for ICS environments.
• Possessing a working knowledge of PSM and DHS regulatory
  
  

requirements.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure
  
  

manuals.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Highly organized, with focus on process and time management
  
  

discipline.

• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines are
  
  

required.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  
  

are required.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Great global Company to work for with excellent salary, benefits. relo. and bonus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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