Control Systems Engineer - DeltaV
General Description
Our company is seeking a qualified control systems engineer in Sugar Land, TX, responsible for programming, system configuration, system documentation, factory acceptance testing, and field start-up and commissioning activities, specifically for DeltaV systems, among others.
Qualifications
Required
- B.S. Engineering plus 5 years’ applicable work experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience
- Strong platform experience and proficiency programming DeltaV Distributed Control Systems
- Strong proficiency with Modbus, Ethernet / IP, and OPC communications protocols
- Solid grasp of control panels, panel wiring drawings, and field wiring diagrams
- Strong understanding of P&IDs, to include :
a.Ability to support the development of new P&IDs
b.Ability to review and assess existing P&IDs
c.Ability to develop Instrument & I / O Lists from P&IDs
Familiarity with ISA tagging conventions
Desirable
Platform experience and proficiency programming :
a.PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred)
b.HMIs (Inductive Automation Ignition, AVEVA / Wonderware System Platform, Rockwell FactoryTalk View, GE iFIX preferred)
c.Other (Omni Flow Computer, ROC, Load Metering Devices)
- Development of both operational and technical manuals, to include training guides, HMI manuals, and operating procedures
- Knowledgeable of Electrical Protection Relays
- Knowledgeable of Historian systems
- Knowledgeable of external notification systems (text, email, mobile app, etc.)
- Familiarity with DeviceNet and / or Profibus communications protocols
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development of logic diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and functional narratives
- Participates in the development and / or review of control panel design packages, field wiring diagrams, conduit & cable schedules, and associated E&I package deliverables
- Attends field verification and user requirements gathering walkdowns
- Develops DCS / PLC / HMI programming
- Executes factory acceptance testing
- Executes field start-up and commissioning, including support of troubleshooting activities
- Contributes to and participates in client training
- Provides best possible response after hours support for internal / external clients as required
- Works with applicable Senior Engineering Lead(s) and Project Manager(s) to ensure quality of deliverable, budget adherence, etc.
Keeps Project Manager(s) informed of progress, issues, need for change order, etc.
Travel + / - 25% with willingness to travel via air
Core Competencies
- Safety : Applies safety policies; displays enthusiasm for safety; is proactive in safety matters; attends company safety meetings
- Accountability : Works required days; works required hours; follows company check-in check-out procedure
- Attitude : Exhibits a positive can do attitude; shows initiative; demonstrates dependability, commitment and involvement;
accepts direction from qualified sources
- Teamwork : Interacts well with co-workers; displays a willingness to cooperate with team; assists team members; shows respect for all team members
- Knowledge : Applies the specific requirements of the job; displays the ability to perform the technical skills required by the job;
knows and applies company policies
- Quantity and Quality of Work : Work performed meets or exceeds company standards of acceptability; has the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Problem Solving and Action : Analyzes problems and takes action based upon decisions made with good judgment
- Communication : Demonstrates ability to clearly, effectively, and respectfully communicate with clients and fellow coworkers;
communications are timely and intelligent whether written or verbal
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus for hours worked in excess of 80 hours in a two-week pay period
- Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or can be taken as cash
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) Matching
- Company funded health insurance
- Health club sponsorship