Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Energy Exploration Technologies Inc. (EnergyX) has a mission to become a worldwide leader in the global transition to sustainable energy. Founded in 2018 the company is fundamentally changing the way humanity is powering our world and storing clean energy with breakthrough lithium-ion technology and energy storage solutions.

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design development and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for various industrial applications. This role requires a strong understanding of control theory process instrumentation and system integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Work on a team of experienced EnergyX engineers on projects focused on disruptive materials and engineering systems to fundamentally transform scientific aspects of the energy industry including:

Design and Development:

Design and build E&I and control systems including panel wiring PLC programming HMI development and SCADA development and integration.
Develop instrumentation specifications and selection criteria for various projects.
Create and review P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and control schematics.
Develop data visualization from MySQL databases in platforms such as Ignition Grafana or similar.

Testing and Commissioning:

Conduct factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for control systems.
Integrate control systems with existing infrastructure and ensure seamless operation.
Perform commissioning electrical work including sensor addition sensor validation and motor wiring.
Perform general system commissioning calibration and troubleshooting.

Project Management:

Prepare project documentation including control narratives functional specifications and user manuals.
Compliance and Standards:
Ensure all instrumentation and control designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in control technology and best practices.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering electrical engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering in an industrial setting.
Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens Allen-Bradley OPTO22 Schneider or Mitsubishi) PLC/HMI systems.
Strong understanding of process instrumentation control theory and automation systems.
Experience with Ignition software including server commissioning PLC communication tag historian and HMI design.
Experience with OPC UA and/or Modbus communication protocols
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
25% travel is required

Certifications:

NFPA 70E electrical training is required.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience with DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and advanced control strategies.
Familiarity with Linux based server commissioning
Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems.
Familiarity with industry standards such as ISA IEC and NFPA.
Experience with programming languages such as Python C or MATLAB for control applications.
Certification in control systems or instrumentation (e.g. ISA Certified Control Systems Technician) is a plus.

What We Offer
Opportunity to shape the commercial direction of a fast-growing energy materials company.
Competitive pay
Healthcare (Health Dental Vision) with employer contribution
PTO and Sick Leave
Equity Compensation
Employer 401K contributions
A global platform with exposure to cutting-edge technologies and top-tier customers.

EnergyX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with EnergyX is governed on the basis of merit
competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender
national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital
status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Manager