Controls Engineer - Minerals Processing Facilities

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Controls Engineer - Minerals Processing Facilities

Eagle Pass, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Installation, modification, and repair of automated industrial control equipment
    • Strong understanding of software utilized within programmable logic control (PLC) systems
    • Design, plan, install and maintain industrial control equipment and instrumentation such as loop controls, variable frequency drives, control panels and load balancing
    • Thorough understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
    • Must be available to work off shifts, weekends and holidays as needed
    • Work closely with the maintenance team and assist in routine planned maintenance and emergency repairs of plant equipment including conveyors, bucket elevators, and washing/drying equipment
    • Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, PLC’s and ladder diagrams, AC and DC circuits, electrical sensors and switches, motor controls and servo controllers, safety circuits
    • Install, troubleshoot, and repair electric motors and equipment (120, 240 and 480V)
    • Knowledge of basic hand tools and machine shop equipment, the proper use of all test equipment used to perform repairs of production equipment (Dryers, Baghouses/Dust Collectors, etc.)
    • Complete preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and document finished work
    • Contact vendors of replacement parts on hand for all equipment
    • May drive a pick-up truck or maintenance vehicle in the plant and/or to pick-up parts from local vendors
    • Other duties as assigned

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent required
    • Associates degree preferred
    • Four years combined schooling and industrial experience required
    • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
    • Strong machine electrical background. Hardwired controls, digital and analog I/O knowledge and the ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID’s
    • Proven PLC Programming experience - Allen Bradley RSLogix and Studio 5000 a must, with networking (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.) experience desired. PLC background requires writing, debugging, developing, and troubleshooting PLC’s.
    • Proven HMI Programming experience – Wonderware InTouch and Historian a must, with System Platform experience desired. HMI background requires developing, debugging and troubleshooting HMI’s
    • Computer skills - Windows and server environment, load and configure various software on servers and PC’s
    • Must be able to work in adverse working conditions such as heat, wet, cold, noise, etc.
    • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems
    • Ability to read prints including mechanical and electrical schematics
    • Possess excellent analytical skills, data interpretation
    • Knowledge of safety practices such as lockout/tagout, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and proper use of PPE
    • Strong communication skills
  • Compensation
    $120,000-$145,000 per year