Controls Engineer

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Animal Care, AutoCAD, Automation, Communication Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Database Programming, Diversity, Editing, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Equipment Specification, Establish Priorities, Facilities and Maintenance, Graphics, HVAC, Home Automation, Identify Issues, Installation Guide, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Network Administration/Management, Office Equipment, On Call, Operations Control, Physical Demands, Piping, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Schematics, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Operations, System Validation, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Technical/Engineering Design, Telephone Skills, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Wi-Fi
LOCATION
Monterey, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

At the Monterey Bay Aquarium, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We firmly believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices, working together, increases our capacity to serve our visitors and fulfill our mission. We welcome people from all walks of life into our team and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

 

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, maintain and troubleshoot existing controls system, including panels, PLC Programs, HMIs  and SCADA Front End, for the Monterey Bay Aquarium and aquarium buildings; design, program, build, install, check-out, and operate new controls systems for new exhibits or upgrades to existing systems; troubleshoot various communications networks, including TCP/IP, (TCP) ModBus, BacNet, and WIFI; respond to alarms or calls from staff related to the life support controls system, HVAC and lighting, both during and outside of work hours, as needed; perform other duties as required.

 

Please note: This is a 100% onsite position.

 

Core Activities:

  • Troubleshoot control systems wiring, PLC / SCADA logic, PLCs, and calibrations, both for issues detected internally or in response to alarms or calls from other staff.
  • Design code for new control systems and PLCs for life support automation, alarm functions, HVAC programs, and other building system automations.
  • Design controls sequence of operations for new exhibits or for upgrades to existing life support or facility systems.
  • Design and install PLC panels, wiring, sensors, transducers, and all other aspects of exhibit control systems, working closely with other stakeholders in life support, instrumentation, facilities maintenance, and animal care to prioritize work.
  • Validate new control systems and PLCs to ensure functions operate according to guidelines.
  • Provide technical direction for design and installation of controls and electrical infrastructure for new exhibits and systems, including equipment specifications/quotes/purchases.
  • Draw SCADA diagrammatic screens, diagrams, and trending capabilities for aquarium life support and facility systems for new systems or as edits to existing diagrams.
  • Produce piping and instrument (P&ID) drawings, wiring diagrams, and other schematic drawings for new systems using tools such as AutoCAD.

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automated controls, or manufacturing. Masters preferred.
  • 5+ years of PLC Programming and systems maintenance using Rockwell software RSLogix 500.
  • 2 years experience with SCADA front end platforms
  • Experience developing databases, graphics, events in FactoryTalk View
  • Experience working with aquarium or zoo life support systems
  • Experience using AutoCad
  • Experience building PLC panels
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Advanced working knowledge of on-line troubleshooting/editing/programming of operational PLCs
  • Advanced knowledge of electrical work and instrumentation
  • Ability to be on-call off hours for emergencies and alarms
  • Ability to work within, and maintain Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Core Values

 

Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:

  • Typical office equipment, lock out tag out, electrical equipment, small tools for PLC and electrical work, hand and small power tools, computers

  • Sitting, periodic standing, periodic walking, climb stairs and ladders, reaching, detailed electrical and panel work while standing or stooping

  • Occasional unassisted lifting up to 30 lbs

  • Typical office environment, service areas, construction sites, mechanical spaces, main aquarium, ARCC, electrical rooms

 

Annual Compensation Range:

$96,300-$123,000 USD annually. Starting rate will vary based on previous experience and relevant skills/knowledge set.

About the Company

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Monterey Bay Aquarium

The mission of the nonprofit Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the oceans. Everyone who works at the Aquarium plays a critical role in our organization. Guided by the principles of creativity, innovation and teamwork, our staff members work together to help people know more, care more and do more on behalf of the oceans. If you can bring your passion and talents to our energetic and rewarding workplace, we invite you to apply for a position that best suits your skills! The Monterey Bay Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment free from any form of unlawful discrimination. Discriminatory actions are strictly prohibited and we are committed to engaging in affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination. It is the policy of the Monterey Bay Aquarium to promote a positive program of specific practices designed to ensure equal opportunity without regard to race, sex (including breastfeeding and conditions related to breastfeeding), color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partnership status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, special disabled veteran status, veteran status, medical condition, genetic characteristics and information, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), family care leave status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/