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Gateway Search Associates • Virginia, United States
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Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Distributed Control System (DCS)
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley processes
Management of Change (MOC) process
Instrumentation, control systems, hardware/software development
Testing methodologies; collaboration with field groups, contractors, consultants, suppliers
Top 3 responsibilities
Track engineering changes and update documents using the MOC process
Assist in setting up, qualifying, and maintaining equipment and machinery
Serve as primary resource for all existing DCS equipment and initiatives
Must-have skills
BS in an engineering discipline
0–5 years of manufacturing or related experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Solid understanding of software development and programming
Highly organized, creative, and capable of engineering leadership
Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient in hardware/software development and troubleshooting
Knowledge of process control systems, preferably Rockwell Allen-Bradley
Nice-to-haves
Process Safety Management experience (high/low hazard operations)
Up-to-date knowledge of industrial automation technologies
Ability to design process improvement projects and drive productivity/cost-effectiveness
Experience coordinating with field personnel, contractors, and suppliers
Location & work type
Location: not specified
Work type: not specif
Responsible for tracking engineering changes and updates necessary documents using Management of Change (MOC) process. Assists in setting up, qualifying and maintaining equipment and machinery. Responsible for trouble-shooting issues and must keep current on latest technology. Acts as primary resource for all existing Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment and initiatives.
Keep track of engineering changes and update necessary documents utilizing the Management of Change (MOC) process.
When required, can assist in setting up, qualifying and maintaining equipment and machinery.
Process Automation Engineers devise, build up, mount and keep an eye on instrumentation and control systems that sense, quantify and run functioning processes.
Devises specifications and in-depth documentation for their designs. They must be great trouble-shooters and must be up to date with the latest technology.
Makes sure that field devices, instrumentation systems, communication networks and interfaces are working properly.
Build up and instigate advanced testing methodologies and makes use of a combination of testing techniques. They work together with field group, contractors, consulting firms and Suppliers to integrate new technology into existing manufacturing systems.
Process Automation Engineers will be the primary resource for all existing Distributed Control System (DCS) equipment and initiatives.
Requirements
BS Engineering discipline required
0-5 years of manufacturing or related experience required
Process Safety Management (High Hazard Process/Low Hazard Operation) experience preferred
Process Control systems, preferably Rockwell Allen Bradley.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Solid understanding of a software development and computer programming.
Highly organized and creative.
Possess effective engineering leadership skills.
Strong research skills.
Excellent written and communication skills and proficiency in hardware and software development and troubleshooting.
Effective in designing process improvement projects; keeping up-to-date with latest developments in industrial automation technology and using these studies in improving productivity and promoting cost effectiveness.