Controls Engineer: DeltaV DCS, PLC & Startup

Alpek Polyester USA; Gaston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Controls/DCS Engineer to join the Maintenance team at the Gaston, SC facility. You will support Emerson DeltaV DCS and Allen-Bradley PLCs, write control narratives, and lead startup activities.

You will collaborate with Maintenance and Operations, manage projects, troubleshoot systems, and develop interfaces between equipment and control systems while working in a dynamic, on-call environment with limited travel.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years' experience.
• DCS experience in a continuous process environment.
• Electrical/Control System design.
• familiarity with Windows Server OS 2008 and higher, Domain/AD, Windows 10/7, Ethernet networking.
• Basic understanding of Safety Systems (S84), NFPA 70E (NEC) a plus.
• Ability to read and understand project drawings.
• Ability to write documents such as User Requirements, Functional Specifications, Detailed Design Specifications, hardware and software installation and configuration procedures, etc.
• Work with engineering contractors to provide technical information for projects.
• Conduct full functional and Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Participate in and lead Startup and Commissioning of projects at the site.
• Develop technical solutions and resolve project issues.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Proven ability to be flexible and work hard, both independently and in a team environment, in a high-pressure on-call environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with effective results focus within an information systems environment.
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues.
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude.
• Willingness to work on-call hours and overtime/nights/holidays as needed.
• Minimal travel (less than 10%) may be required for training and site support as dictated by business needs.

Responsibilities

• Automation Support for Manufacturing Systems using Emerson DeltaV DCS Systems and Allen‑Bradley PLCs including programming, graphics development, and system hardware support
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations in assessing new software requirements for projects and initiatives to support and enhance our existing systems.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications to meet changing user requirements and business needs
• Manage projects - defining scope, stakeholder analysis, objectives, timeline, testing phase, implementation and evaluation.
• Write control narratives, technical procedures, and documentation for the applications including operations, user guide, Troubleshooting procedures, etc.
• Train users on new and existing programs
• Work collaboratively with Maintenance and Operations with commissioning, functional checkout and startup of control equipment and the process that it is on.
• Supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying existing and legacy control systems
• Develop and apply communication interfaces between equipment and control systems using various protocols.
• Develop and apply DCS/PLC programming
• Develop and apply HMI programming
• All other duties as assigned

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Windows Server OS 2008+

Job description

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Controls/DCS Engineer to join the Maintenance team at the Gaston, SC facility. You will support Emerson DeltaV DCS and Allen-Bradley PLCs, write control narratives, and lead startup activities.

You will collaborate with Maintenance and Operations, manage projects, troubleshoot systems, and develop interfaces between equipment and control systems while working in a dynamic, on-call environment with limited travel.