Senior Controls Engineer

Department: Engineer and Maintenance 

Hiring Manager:  Maintenance and Engineering Manager 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Working Status: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Controls Engineer reports to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager and is responsible for developing and implementing, control systems for equipment and machinery, supporting our expanding manufacturing operations. Evaluate process changes to increase plant efficiency, reliability and rate. This role will also provide priority support to the Operations Team by monitoring, troubleshooting and developing solutions to keep the plant at peak. 

 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop and implement PLC programs to control industrial machinery and processes.   
• Perform system integration, testing and commissioning of PLC systems.
• Develop and maintaining HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data  
• Acquisition) systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PLC systems and related hardware and software.
• Create and maintain documentation for PLC programs and systems.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure the integration of PLC systems with other control systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for PLC systems and related hardware and software.
• Stay to date with the latest developments in PLC technology and recommend improvements to existing systems.   

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work closely with both the Production Team and Technical Team to ensure the reliability and continuous improvement of control systems. 
• Understand the economic impact of plant availability is significant and modify in progress construction projects; make appropriate adjustments to schedules as needed and communicate changes to appropriate parties.
• Interpret, analyze, apply, articulate and ensure compliance with relevant laws, rules, contracts ordinances, regulations and guidelines. 
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) and various specialized licenses like the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) PE. 
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with CAD software for robotic design.
  Demonstrated ability to understand and make meaningful impact to technical requirements on projects.
• Hold optimization of equipment maintenance activities and strategies background. 
• Excellent communication, presentation and documentation abilities with the capacity to understand complex problems and distill the message into a clear plan.
• Demonstrated success in safety performance management.

ADDITONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.
• Maintenance and testing of safety shutdown systems. 
• Preferred experiences include the use and programming of Distributed Control Systems. 
• Experience in manufacturing environments fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Operations and maintenance expertise with a strong focus on safety. 
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Must have a valid state issued driving license.
• TWIC Card
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words and rules of composition and grammar.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and respond to off-shift support needs as required.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred: Master’s degree or certifications, in, Engineering or other technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python or Java.
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems and controls.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: UBE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.