Instrumentation and Controls Engineer

MAV Project Services; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Vision/Dental Options

HSA/FSA Options

401(K) with 4% match

PTO 108hrs Accrued Weekly

Paid Holidays

Job summary

MAV Project Services is seeking a controls engineer with extensive PLC/HMI experience to support legacy platforms and new control templates. The role requires independent work, effective communication with stakeholders, and the ability to manage multiple tasks including contractor coordination.

Candidates should have a B.S. in engineering or 10 years of controls experience, and at least 5 years implementing process control in processing plants.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or 10 years controls experience required.
• Minimum 5 years implementing process control systems in processing plants.
• Extensive knowledge of documentation standards, regulatory concepts, loop tuning, safety systems, and PLC configuration.
• Ability to read and develop process, electrical and Instrumentation drawings; cause and effect diagrams and control narratives.
• Experience with HMI/PLC platforms, function block and ladder logic programming required.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC required.
• Must manage multiple tasks and coordinate contractor support.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and climb a ladder.
• Strong verbal and written communication with all organizational levels.

Skills

Legacy PLC knowledge

HMI platforms

Process functionality

Templates/configuration

Independent work

Stakeholder communication

Multi-tasking

Safety and control loop tuning

Ladder logic / function block

Lifting 50 lbs / ladder access

Education

B.S. in engineering or 10 years controls experience

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Honeywell Experion DCS

Triconex Safety Systems

Job description

Extensive knowledge of legacy PLC and HMI platforms, process functionality, programming methods and configurations. Proven proficiency in implementation of new controls templates, ability to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

• A minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or 10 years controls related experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience on implementation of process control and related systems in processing plants is required.
• Extensive knowledge in industry standards for documentation, basic regulatory and discreet control, loop tuning, safety systems, and PLC configuration is required.
• Knowledge reading and developing of process, electrical and Instrumentation drawings Cause and Effect Diagrams, specification and control narratives is required.
• Configuration experience in various HMI and PLC platforms along with function block and ladder logic programming is required.
• Working experience with Allen Bradley PLC is required.
• Working knowledge of Honeywell Experion DCS, and Triconex Safety Systems configuration experience is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks as well as being able to manage large amounts of work through others (like contractor support) is required.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs and climb a ladder.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization (operations and contractors), both verbally and in writing.

Benefits:

Health/Vision/Dental Options

HSA/FSA Options

401(K) with 4% match

108hrs of PTO Accrued Weekly

Paid Holidays