Selection & specification of PLC, DCS, HMI, & SCADA system hardware and software
Programming automation hardware in the IEC 61131 Programming Languages (Ladder, Sequential Functions, Function Blocks, Structured Text), along with Visual Basic and Java
Onsite process control loop tuning.
HMI Design: ISA-101, Alarm Management, Historians
Specification and installation of Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Networking, Server/Client configurations
HAZOPs, Safety Instrumented Systems, System Reliability & Safety, Redundancy Design
Wireless Design and Implementation including Spread Spectrum, Cellular, and others
Cybersecurity Design and Implementation
Development of system documentation including Process Flow Diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams, Instrument Lists, Automation I/O Lists, IP Address Lists, Process Instrumentation Specification Forms, Loop Diagrams, Control Panel Layouts & Bills of Materials, Installation Details, Area Plans, Conduit/Cable schedules, Construction Specifications
Design of Discrete, Continuous and Batch Control Systems
As needed, specify Process Transmitters, Analytical Instrumentation, Control Valves, Motors, & VFDs
Control panel design
As needed, electrical engineering duties, consisting of design and specification of wire & cables, grounding & bonding, surge protection, enclosures, raceways, distribution equipment, motor controls, and conformance of control system and communications design to NFPA 70 & NFPA 70E
Cost estimation and proposal development
Project management and scope development
Coordination and assistance with system checkout & startup
Train end-users and maintenance personnel
Travel required for out-of-town projects
Experience Requirements
1 - 2 years
Educational Requirements
Bachelor/Honors
Skills
Systems engineering or architecture experiencePrior experience leading the security program for a large, multi-location environmentExperience leading project teamsExperience leading software implementationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s degree a plusKnowledge of Basic Chemistry, Mechanics, Physics, and Fluid DynamicsProficiency in Allen-Bradley/Modicon automation platformsStrong verbal and written technical communication skillsStrong system integration experience