Process Control Engineer

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Accountable for directing controls engineering activities for site expansions and major capital projects and delivering comprehensive support to ensure operational excellence. Work with OEMs, vendors, and contractors to design, install, integrate, and start-up new equipment and process controls. This includes selecting and approving electrical and instrumentation components, reviewing, approving electrical and process control network designs, evaluating software, conducting machine acceptance testing, and resolving issues.
• Responsible for specifying Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLC's, HMI's, servo systems, instrumentation, network components, and analysis software in accordance with FQT controls standards.
• Assesses, identifies, schematically designs, and makes complex program modifications in DCS, PLC logic, HMI programs, and servo controller logic for production equipment and associated assets. Provides quality checks to ensure correct software development.
• Performs high-level troubleshooting, in-depth critical thinking, and utilizes all internal & external resources to solve any electrical, mechanical, or process problem. Leads & assists others in troubleshooting machinery, equipment, components, and programs including PLC's, HMI's, Servo systems, and Robotics.
• Provides technical and operations training to Controls Technicians, production, warehouse, and other personnel as needed. Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and coordinates the training of new personnel.
• May be exposed to high noise environments, dust during certain tasks, and heights.
• First 6 months, training primarily in Anderson, South Carolina.

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/controls/mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated results.
• Experience with industrial control networks design, set up, and troubleshooting.
• Focused controls engineering experience including specifying control elements/devices, programming control loops, troubleshooting/optimizing processes.
• Advanced PLC based hardware and software, Distributed Control Systems, and automation experience.
• Proven ability to lead large capital projects.
• Proficiency in CAD software, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills interfacing with all levels of the organization;ability to simplify complex issues and resolve them.
• Computer skills including specific controls programming software, email, word processing, spreadsheet applications, and project management software.
• Prior supervisory experience a plus.
• Prior experience in any of these areas a plus: Paper Machine, Raw Water and Wastewater Treatment, Utilities –Compressors and Boilers.
• Ability to travel to consultant engineering office, vendors, and expansion site. This role will transition to the new expansion site

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