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Control Systems Engineer

Kingsport, TN 37663

Posted: 09/20/2023 Job Number: 70342 Pay Rate: Pay Rate:  $84.09/Hr.

Job Description

Control Systems Engineer
Kingsport TN
Contract -4/40
Pay Rate:  84.09/Hr.
Benefits:  medical, dental, vision, 401K


Job Description: Control Systems Engineer
Control Systems Engineer who as part of a team will be responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the complete system, including PLC/DCS (Distributed Control System) controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s), and associated communication networks for process control and/or monitoring applications. This position works on capital Improvement projects and chemical production support in eastern Tennessee.
  •  Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to estimate, design, implement, and commission chemical modernization projects for the manufacturing facility.
  • Design and support all aspects of a control system (PLC, HMI, DCS, VFD, etc), including hardware, network, and software configuration.
  •  Ensure work done is consistent with control systems standards and procedures, including participating as part of team as required to test and checkout system I/O, interlocks (safety and process) and automated control strategies that are part of the control system.
  • Understand and ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards, including completing all required safety training on time.
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the customers supported
  • Be able to manage, prioritize, and support multiple projects at the same time.

Required Education, Skills & Experience: Control Systems Engineer
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / chemical engineering / Controls System Engineering/ Computer Science and 2+ years of applicable experience. May consider other engineering related or similar technical degree.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and Electrical Drawings.
  • Ability to read, interpret and/or write documentation needed to program a complete control system (Functional Specification, Control Narrative, I/O List, etc)
  • Experience working as part of a team design, implementation, troubleshooting, and commissioning PLC/HMI applications with products such as Siemens PCS7 and/or Rockwell / Allen-Bradley for process or automation systems.
  • Knowledgeable in industrial network architectures, topologies, cybersecurity, servers, software validation and simulation.
  • Experience working with Vendor Skids and integrating them into complex manufacturing/ chemical processes.
  • Experience with variable speed drives, positioners, actuators, valves, and instrumentation used for chemical or industrial plant production processes.
  • Experience with multiple control system platforms including Siemens PCS7, Siemens WinCC, and Allen Bradley ControLogix/ CompactLogix
  • Experience configuring and maintaining Historian databases including Factory Talk Historian or Siemens Process Historian/ Information Server.
  • Experience with a variety of control system communication protocols including Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet, Modbus TCP, and HART.
  • Experience with Variable Frequency Drives, including Siemens, Rockwell, and Eaton.
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