Allied Engineering and Design · 6 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Allied Engineering and Design is seeking a Controls Engineer to support control systems for industrial processes. The role involves programming and configuring PLCs, optimizing processes for efficiency, and ensuring cybersecurity of control systems.
Responsibilities
Support control systems for industrial process
Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) •Allen Bradley•, Distributed Control Systems (DCS) •Honeywell TDC 3000 and Experion•, and SCADA systems
Implement process control algorithms and strategies
Analyze existing processes to identify areas for improvement
Develop and implement control strategies to enhance efficiency and product quality
Optimize process parameters to reduce waste and energy consumption
Diagnose and resolve issues in control systems
Perform regular system maintenance and upgrades
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules
Create and maintain system documentation, including control logic diagrams and operating procedures
Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, operators, and management
Oversee the installation and commissioning of new control systems
Integrate new technologies into existing control systems
Support data acquisition and historian system •(OSI PI)•
Develop interfaces between control systems and business systems (e.g., MES, ERP)
Implement security measures “patches” to protect control systems from cyber threats
Qualification
Required
A minimum of a B.S. degree in engineering or 10 years controls related experience is required
A minimum of 5 years' experience in implementation of process control and related systems in processing plants is required
Extensive knowledge in industry standards for controls documentation, loop tuning, safety systems, and PLC configuration is required
Knowledge reading and developing of process, electrical and Instrumentation drawings Cause and Effect Diagrams, specification and control narratives is required
Configuration experience in various HMI and PLC platforms along with function block and ladder logic programming is required
Working knowledge of Honeywell Experion DCS, and TDC 3000 configuration experience is required
Provide guidance to project teams on system architecture and control strategy
Familiar with PHA / LOPA processes and the layers of protection provided by BPCS and SIS systems
Ability to independently manage multiple tasks as well as being able to manage large amounts of work through others (like contractor support) is required
Preferred
Experience in Chemical/Refining environment is a plus
Company
Allied Engineering and Design
Allied Engineering and Design provides inspection, engineering & design solutions to the energy markets from conception through completion.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase