Process Controls Engineer

TealEnergi; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company in Savannah, GA, seeks a Process Controls Engineer to manage control systems at an LNG facility. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience troubleshooting controls in an industrial setting, particularly LNG or petrochemical environments. Responsibilities include maintaining existing systems, implementing control changes, and overseeing process control systems. This position may require shift work and involves outdoor duties in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in troubleshooting controls issues in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of logic diagrams, P&IDs, and safe handling of gases.
• Experience with SCADA Ethernet networks and managed switches.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modify existing control systems at the LNG facility.
• Implement control changes in an operating environment.
• Provide technical oversight of process control systems.

Skills

Computer skills (MS Office, WonderWare, Windows OS)

Good verbal and written communication skills

Customer focus

Ability to work with a team

Ability to speak and understand English

Education

B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Rockwell ControlLogix

WonderWare HMI

SCADA systems

Job description

Process Controls Engineer

Our client is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. With an interest in/operating approx. 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals.

Location: Savannah, GA

Summary

The Process Controls Engineer is responsible for all control systems within the LNG facility. This will include working with technicians and other engineers on control systems philosophies, control system architectures, and modifying programming as needed for PLC’s and HMI devices.

Job Duties

• Maintain and modify existing systems including Rockwell ControlLogix PLC’s and WonderWare HMI applications
• Implement controls changes in an operating environment (graphics, logic, alarm setpoints, tuning, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve control system and WonderWare performance issues
• Provide technical oversight of process control systems, safety instrumented systems and data acquisition systems
• Maintain control system documentation (Cause/Effect Diagrams) and software version control
• Maintain & troubleshoot SCADA servers, switches, and computers on the controls network
• Provide support for the maintenance of the hardware and software associated with the Operator Training Simulator
• Interface with vendors/suppliers to determine proper control system solutions and applications

Job Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Education

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience / specific knowledge

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial automation software
• Knowledge reading and interpreting logic diagrams, loop drawings, P&IDs and other diagrams
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems
• 7+ years experience in troubleshooting various controls related issues in an operating plant environment, preferably LNG, pipeline or petrochemical facility.

Certifications, licenses, registrations

• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties

Competencies, skills, and abilities

• Computer skills (competent in MS Office, WonderWare, and Windows Operating Systems)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Customer focus
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
• Ability to speak and understand English.

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Prefer experience at an LNG facility, a refinery, or a petrochemical facility
• Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining SCADA HMI’s, Wonderware Archestra.
• Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining SCADA Ethernet networks/Managed switches i.e. Cisco, AB-Stratix.
• Prefer experience troubleshooting and maintaining Allen Bradley PLC’s, ControlLogix.

Other responsibilities

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
• Project/construction/commissioning and normal operations phase responsibilities

Physical requirements

• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
• Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells

Working conditions

• May work in low-lit areas
• Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required. Travel will vary depending upon business needs
• Be available for shift work when applicable
• Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which may require carrying a communication device

About Teal Energi

TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.