Process Controls Engineer
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
Location: Remote -Lubbock, TX or Lemoore, CA (near client sites)
In this role you will:
- Collaborate with clients, vendors, and cross-functional internal team to determine Process Control needs and solutions.
- Support Project Managers and Process Engineers in developing estimates for controls hardware and engineering effort.
- Work with Electrical Designers to specify controls hardware components and develop electrical wiring diagrams.
- Review electrical installation documents for technical accuracy and ensure the design meets the controls requirements.
- Write Functional Descriptions that describe how control systems will operate.
- Develop and test PLC programs based on Functional Descriptions
- During commissioning, perform onsite IO checks.
- Commission PLC programs onsite until the systems are in full production, performing maintenance and operator training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
You will be a good fit if:
- Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLC Programming Software (RS Logix, Studio 5000)
- Ability to develop a PLC program from scratch or customize a program based on customer specific templates.
- Detailed understanding of process instrumentation (flow, mass flow, temperature, pressure) and control loop concepts
- Proficient in batch controls, recipe management, and CIP circuits
- Proficient at designing, programming, and configuring Variable Frequency Drive systems, specifically Rockwell hardware.
- Proficiency in interpreting P&ID drawings
- Experience with liquid processing including pumps, blending, filtration, heat transfer, etc.
- Experience with utility (steam, water, air, NH3, etc.) design and impacts on process design.
- Ability to perform in a design team environment.
- Experience working with multi trade-based vendors/contractors.
- Experience in plant operations and industrial environments understanding control system impacts to maintenance and other work processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project, et.)
- Technical Writing expertise
- Leadership skills. Good verbal and written communication skills
- Attentiveness to detail, follow-up procedures, and documentation of action
- Proficient in time management and personal organization
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical or chemical engineering
- 5 years Process Controls experience in the Pulp and Paper or Food and Beverage Industries
- Experience programming legal PLCs and familiarity with USDA requirements for pasteurizers.
- Proficiency in Wonderware InTouch, Wonderware Archestra, and FactoryTalk HMI development
- Experience designing controls system networks using Ethernet.
- Experience in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Work Environment:
- 50% standard office setting
- 50% shop and manufacturing facility
Physical Demands:
Sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Must have ability to walk long distances and possess the flexibility to maneuver in and around machinery to take measurements. When on customer startups, must be able to travel long distances by car or plane and have the stamina to work extended hours (12+ hours per day) for up to 14 continuous days.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salas O’Brien health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Team members have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Salas O’Brien has both U.S. and Canadian (PTO) plans for full-time salaried, exempt and non-team members, 10 paid holidays, and paid leave programs for military service and new parents. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Travel: Up to 25%
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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