Electrical Controls Systems Engineer

Electrical Controls Systems Engineer

Parkersburg, WV 26101

Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

The Electrical/Control Systems Engineer will provide day-to-day technical expertise and technical support for the chemical processes at the site. The successful candidate will join other Electrical Control System Engineers integrated with a broader technical team including process chemical and mechanical engineers. The responsibilities of the position include solution of process problems, identifying and implementing process improvements, and leading teams and/or projects for longer-term improvements.

Your key responsibilities will be/what youll do:

• Providing electrical engineering expertise for the chemical processes at the site
• Troubleshooting process issues & providing technical support to the operations team as required
• Leading or participating on teams to upgrade processes and products ranging from incremental improvements to major technology changes
• Executing the Management Of Change processes to execute improvements (Facilities Change Requests, Change of Design, etc.)
• The job scope includes identifying, developing the scope, and leading minor capital improvement projects as well as leading the electrical, instrumentation, and controls for major capital improvement projects.
• Maintain and provide technical support electrical distribution system, including AC and DC power, process and utility equipment
• Develop and manage reliability program for electrical equipment, including specific work and preventative maintenance procedures
• Distributed Control System (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) configuration and programming, troubleshooting, and capital project implementation
• Manage process Alarm Systems and interlocks
• Support, develop and implement strategies for improving instrumentation and process monitoring equipment

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience with demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively as an electrical engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical and instrumentation equipment selection/specification, calibration and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of DCS, PLC or single loop controllers Preferably knowledge of Honeywell, or ABB DCS's & Allen Bradley or Modicon PLC's
• Thorough knowledge of E&I drawings including electrical schematics, logic diagrams and P&I diagrams
• Working knowledge of HMI interface programming & modification
• Good written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated and have great attention to detail
• Strong trouble shooting skills
• Ability to learn and work independently
• Ability to work with others involved in a variety of functions including operators, mechanics, engineers of various disciplines, management, and other leaders

Highly Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution systems
• Understanding of Safety and process interlocks, PFD calculation
• Knowledge of electrical standards and Process Safety Management (PSM) process and value for safety rules and procedures
• Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Six Sigma or reliability analytical tools

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (Submission Summary):

1. B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering

2. Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrical engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment

3. Working knowledge of DCS, PLC or single loop controllers Preferably knowledge of Honeywell, or ABB DCS's & Allen Bradley or Modicon PLC's

4. Working knowledge of HMI interface programming & modification

5. Fundamental knowledge of electrical and instrumentation equipment selection/specification, calibration, and troubleshooting preferred

6. Thorough knowledge of E&I drawings including electrical schematics, logic diagrams and P&I diagrams preferred

7. Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution systems preferred

8. Understanding of Safety and process interlocks, PFD calculation preferred

9. Knowledge of electrical standards and Process Safety Management (PSM) process and value for safety rules and procedures preferred

10. Knowledge of Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Six Sigma or reliability analytical tools preferred

11. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.