Jr. Controls Engineer/Specialist
| Company | MMR Consulting |
|---|---|
| Location | Raleigh, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Excellent written and spoken English is required including the preparation of technical documents in English
- Experience with building/process controls in processing industries, utilities is an asset (i.e. chemical processing, utilities, mining, nuclear, life sciences, food, etc…), however experience in the Pharma industry is a major asset
- Minimum 3 to 12+ months of controls experience
- Ability to read electrical drawings, PLC code
- Ability to perform programming/configuration of controllers and SCADA systems is an asset
- Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity
- Engineering degree from a College or University, preferably in Electrical, Electromechanical, Controls, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical solutions into the design, commissioning and start-up of automation systems, for upgrades, renovations and expansions of client facilities and processes
- Support project execution from Feasibility through to project completion/handover, including all project stages such as: Feasibility, Concept Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Project Management, Service/Support after handover
- Prepare/perform/review electrical drawings, such as Panel Drawings, wiring diagrams, single line drawings
- Perform program editing / configuration on PLCs, work with redundant systems, and SCADA systems
- Review programming of equipment vendors and other automation firms
- Perform automation / electrical troubleshooting on electrical panels and control systems
- Travel may be occasionally required for meetings with clients, equipment fabrication vendors or Factory Acceptance Testing (FATs)
- Work may require occasional support over shutdowns or extended hours, specifically during installation and commissioning / validation phases
- Client-management (maintain key Client relationships in support of business development and pursuit of new work), project scheduling/budgeting, coordination of client and MMR resources for effective project delivery, supporting business development (providing technical support to the sales as required for proposals/opportunities), presenting at industry conferences/publishing papers etc.
- Visit construction and installation sites
- Supervise contractors during critical installations of process equipment and associated utilities
- Other duties as assigned by client, and/or MMR, based on workload and project requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous building/process controls experience in the processing industries is an asset, but not required (i.e. Nuclear / Chemical Processing / Food / Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, Car Manufacturing etc.)
- Pharmaceutical industry experience is a major asset
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is an asset
- Knowledge of communication protocols Eth/IP, Modbus, Bacnet is an asset
- Knowledge of networking is an asset