Automation Engineer

Full Time
Baytown, TX
Posted
Job description

This position is responsible for PLC/DCS programming (ABB 800xA, Allen-Bradley ControlLogix), instrumentation, and controls in the plant.

Your Responsibilities

  • You will work closely with Operations to make necessary programming changes associated with process optimizations and changes.
  • You will maintain integrity and performance of systems, process controls, plant historian and control networks.
  • You will respond to calls for control system hardware malfunctions and repair those malfunctions, including control system processors, control system i/o sub systems and Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems.
  • You will respond to calls for control system software problems and repair problems including loop configuration, graphics configuration, and timing issues.
  • You will respond to calls for network infrastructure problems and repair problems, including with switches, fiber optic converters, cabling and power distribution.
  • You will develop implementation plans for installation of equipment.
  • You will develop and implement new additions or enhancements to process control systems within systems standards.
  • You will add and modify PLC ladder logic for Allen Bradley systems.
  • You will configure OPC servers for cross system communication.
  • You will solicit proposals for upgrades or migrations for systems that are obsolete and are becoming obsolete.
  • You will perform system administrator functions on AB, ABB, PI, VMS and other control operating systems, providing security protection procedure updates and backup of software and data as required.
  • You will develop standards and procedures to perform various functions on systems and review work of vendors and contractors for compliance with and adherence to standards.
  • You will train others in proper, effective use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems and networks.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrument Engineering, or Process Engineering
  • Requires 5 years of related experience in a production facility performing DCS programming. ABB 800xA systems programming preferred, but other DCS systems such as Delta V or Centum, or Process Controllers such as ControlLogix will be considered.
  • Familiarity with OSI Software PI data historian is a plus.
  • Be capable of troubleshooting control network systems.
  • Must be comfortable with P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
  • Experience with PLCs and HMIs preferably Allen-Bradley products.

INDAR

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Baytown, TX: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

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