Position Details
Controls Engineer Apply
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a Controls Engineer for our facility in Carrizo Springs, TX. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports directly to the Vice President of Electrical Engineering & Automation and Plant Manager. This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Essential Responsibilities
- Installation, modification, and repair of automated industrial control equipment
- Strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems
- Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controls, variable frequency drives, control panels and load balancing
- Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
- Must be available to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
- Work closely with the maintenance team and assist in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, and washing/drying equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC's and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and servo controllers, safety circuits
- Install, troubleshoot, and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)
- Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all test equipment used to perform repairs of production equipment (Dryers, Baghouses/Dust Collectors, etc.)
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled, and document finished work
- Contact vendors, of replacement parts on hand for all equipment
- May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors
Education and WORK Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associates degree preferred
- Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong machine electrical background. Hardwired controls, digital and analog I/O knowledge and the ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID's
- Proven PLC Programming experience - Allen Bradley RSLogix and Studio 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired. PLC background requires writing, debugging, developing, and troubleshooting PLC's.
- Proven HMI Programming experience Wonderware InTouch and Historian a must, with System Platform experience desired. HMI background requires developing, debugging and troubleshooting HMI's
- Computer skills - Windows and server environment, load and configure various software on servers and PC's
- Must be able to work in adverse working conditions such as heat, wet, cold, noise, etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.
- Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical schematics
- Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation
- Knowledge of safety practices such as lockout/tagout, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and proper use of PPE
- Strong communication skills
