About Prime:
Introducing Prime Controls, L.P.
Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.
Overview:
What You Will Do
As a Remote Instrumentation and Controls Designer, you will be responsible for the Instrumentation and controls design of industrial facilities, primarily oil and gas. The designer will take client/project requirements, direction from engineer, national and customer standards and produce designs that meet those requirements, as well as coordinate with drafters and/or other designers for plan drawings.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Performs client contact duties when required by the project engineer, project manager, or account manager (PM/AM).
- Coordinates with project engineer, PM/AM, and other disciplined engineers.
- Performs site investigations.
- Responsible for specification adherence.
- Cost estimating to assist the project engineer.
- Read and interpret Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment wiring diagrams, and communicate with customers to understand objectives and control philosophies.
- Develop Instrument Index from P&ID.
- Develops BOMs, IO lists, and other requirements for control panels
- Coordinate and provide directions to panel and I&E site designers
- Develop controls cable, conduit and tray routing schedules.
- Performs wire and conduit sizing calculations, voltage drop calculations, and conduit fill calculations.
- Works with others to address design problems as necessary.
- Responsible for designing:
- Site instrument and cable/conduit layout plans
- Communication network topology
- PLC control panels
- Area classification drawings based on P&IDs, piping and plot plans
What You Will Bring
The Basic
- 4 years Industrial Controls experience in architectural, engineering or construction (AEC) industry or similar field.
- 4 years experience as Automation Specialist, System Integrator or I&C designer.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent Industrial controls experience.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, cabling, conduit, and network protocols like Ethernet/IP, Modbus, or Profibus.
- Familiarity with networking hardware (Ethernet switches, protocol converters, Copper and/or fiber cables)
- Knowledge and experience in PLC and HMI programming.
- Knowledge and experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens and other PLC systems
- Knowledge of selecting and specifying appropriate sensors, transmitters, and control valves
- Ability to read, understand, and apply customer standards.
- Ability to help create and follow company processes.
- Experience with Navisworks and AutoCAD.
The Preferred
Benefits:
What We Offer:
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Numerous culture events
- ESOP
Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only):
Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEO:
Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.
As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
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Prime Controls
Prime Controls was established to provide customers a sole source solution for Industrial Automation services and products.
As a dedicated System Integrator and I & C Construction firm, Prime Controls is professionally staffed to supply you with all required aspects of your Automation and Control needs.
Utilizing our vast experience and relationships with multiple manufacturers, Prime Controls works closely with the Customer from project design to post project maintenance.
As a certified Systems Integrator for both hardware and software product manufacturers, Prime Controls has access to all required resources including factory support services.
Prime Controls is extremely customer focused and sincerely committed to meet or exceed your expectations.
100 to 499 employees
Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K
http://www.prime-controls.com/