Automation Engineer (DeltaV)

Job Description

The ideal candidate must have knowledge of process manufacturing, field Instrumentation, control system installation and implementation expertise in all of the following project phases: Requirements documentation, detailed design generation, implementation, system integration, testing and on-site startup. Plans and coordinates technical design and engineering implementation of project work.

Responsibilities:
•    Design, configuration, integration and implementation of process control solutions for various industries.
•    Develop P&IDs and loop descriptions for various plants, processes, and/or equipment.
•    Develop User Requirement Specifications.
•    Develop software and hardware design specifications.
•    Design, program, implement, test and document Emerson Delta V DCSs.
•    Develop control system validation/testing protocols.
•    Specify and purchase process instrumentation.
•    Specify and purchase Emerson Delta V DCSs, drives, and other electrical components and equipment.
•    Develop electrical panel schematics.
•    Develop scope of supply documents.
•    Assist with estimates of man-hours required to complete projects.
•    Manage automation projects as assigned.
•    Monitor progress of projects.
•    Install, test, and start-up control systems on-site.
•    Train operators and engineers on control systems.

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
•    Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in either a consulting engineering firm or operating engineering environment.
•    Thorough knowledge of process instrumentation and control systems.
•    Knowledge of and familiarity with the National Electric Code (NEC) and international standards.
•    Experience designing and programming control systems with emphasis on Emerson Delta V DCS.
•    Experience in commissioning and startup of control systems is required.
•    Ability to work with plant engineers, external vendors, operators and management to manage projects and assignments is essential.
•    Ability to troubleshoot control systems from the field element up through operator interfaces and databases.
•    Experience with control system networking technologies and PC networking technology.
•    Experience working with SQL Server, Oracle, or other relational databases.
•    Experience with Visual Basic scripting.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
•    Ability to work effectively in a fast paced multi-tasking environment.
•    Experience in biotech/pharma, water, wastewater, medical device, or the food industry is required.
•    Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems is a plus.
•    Specific knowledge of cGMPs and batch process control in the life science industry with validation experience is a plus.
•    Knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11 requirements is a plus.