Senior Controls Engineer

Company: CalPortland
Location: Riverside
Posted on: February 10, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, specification, programming, troubleshooting, and start-up assistance of automation and control systems throughout the CalPortland organization. Benefits CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
  • Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • Paid sick/vacation/holiday
  • 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional voluntary benefits Compensation Responsibilities
    • Design control strategies based on plant manufacturing processes
    • Implementation of the control strategies using the FLS ASYS PLC function blocks and corresponding FLS ECS HMI graphical objects
    • Review the existing hardware architecture for PLC-based control systems, supporting equipment, and design improvements as needed.
    • Program PLC and DCS control systems, primarily using the FLS ASYS function blocks for the PLC and corresponding HMI graphic objects for the HMI
    • Design and develop graphics and support programming for control systems
    • Design and create custom PLC code and HMI graphic objects as needed to integrate sub-system PLCs with the main control system in a way that presents a common interface to the operator
    • Coordinate control system startup, checkout, and commissioning activities
    • Planning FAT and simulation testing
    • Coordinate with the network team to implement the control system network architecture, including implementing distributed network switches through the control networks.
    • Troubleshoot control systems and control system networks as required
    • Participate in the development and maintenance of control system standards
    • Document control system applications
    • Develop and implement an overall strategy for a control system upgrade at a large cement manufacturing facility.
    • Mentor less experienced Engineers Education Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences Requirements/Qualifications
      • Minimum of seven years experience in industrial manufacturing
      • Proven experience in writing PLC logic and developing programs for various PLC systems including Rockwell Allen Bradley
      • Experience with engineering and developing PLC code using the FLS ASYS function block system
      • Good knowledge of analog and digital I/O systems and hardware
      • Knowledgeable in basic electrical systems, motor controls, and instrumentation
      • Must have familiarity with computer networking and communication systems, particularly as they relate to automation systems
      • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings including P&ID, interconnection, and elementary drawings
      • Will be required to travel to company facilities and other meeting locations
      • Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
      • Ability to coordinate the work of others and direct them as and when needed
      • Strong interpersonal skills required; work cooperatively with plant and corporate personnelPreferred:
        • Cement, concrete, and aggregate manufacturing experience
        • Knowledge of distributed control systems (DCS)
        • Knowledge of data archiving systems (OSI Pi) and data interfacing
        • Familiarity with AutoCAD or other CAD software
        • Ability to design and layout control panels
        • Project management skills
        • Experience with Siemens PLC's
        • Experience with other HMI systems in a client/server configuration Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.

Keywords: CalPortland, Riverside , Senior Controls Engineer, Engineering , Riverside, California