Perform functions related to controls engineering supporting manufacturing maintenance and engineering departments with controls necessary to achieve desired results. Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. This role has a wide variety of duties requiring ability to gain full understanding of production processes and exercise judgment to modify controls to effect desired changes. Plan and prioritize work under general direction with production requirements as primary driver.
Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE quality and productivity requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Design and install retrofits to existing systems and supports projects of all sizes
Performs diverse specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making
Prepares schematics and specifications
Maintains a progress schedule that meets project milestones
Provides documentation and support to the production team
Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs
Works closely with the Engineering team to integrate control solutions
Implement and validate the system design
Troubleshoot hardware software and instrument problems.
Based on customer specifications and scope documentation designs system layouts schematics and control devices
Creates control sequence of operation documents to ensure that the design meets customer expectations
Examine specific problem areas and efficiency opportunities and devise solutions. Determine process and equipment modifications required to produce desired technological improvements and equipment reliability goals.
Follow established protocols conduct experiments document results prepare reports and make presentations to management regarding process and equipment modifications designed to correct designated problems.
Setup editing networking and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLCs (Control Logix PLC-5 and SLCs).
Machine safety systems/devices (E Stops Light Curtains guard interlocks etc)
Reviewing and updating electrical drawings with AutoCad or modelling software
COMPETENCIES:
Excellent computer skills supported by ability to read electrical prints/schematics/specifications
Strong project management analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Detailed orientated with strong statistical process modeling and systems theory
Ability to modify controls for desired results
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Knowledge of process related standards.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to think critically and theoretically
Proven ability to develop successful partnerships with internal and external team members
Collaboration Skills
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Written and Oral Communication Proficiency
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Ethical Conduct
Technical and Analytical Capacity
Results Driven
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in engineering or minimum of 2 years of experience accompanying an Associates degree and/or technical school certificate specifically related to Controls and PLC
Minimum of 2 years experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (all families) supported by a minimum of 2 years of practical Manufacturing experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering
Minimum of 2 years experience with Visual Basic and/or HTML/XML
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering
Strong understanding of mechanical components
Knowledge of material sciences metallurgy aluminum.
Knowledge of six sigma and LEAN manufacturing principles.
Previous experience with Solidworks.
Required Experience:
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SCOPE: Perform functions related to controls engineering supporting manufacturing maintenance and engineering departments with controls necessary to achieve desired results. Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. This role has a wide variety of duties requiring ability t...
SCOPE:
Perform functions related to controls engineering supporting manufacturing maintenance and engineering departments with controls necessary to achieve desired results. Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. This role has a wide variety of duties requiring ability to gain full understanding of production processes and exercise judgment to modify controls to effect desired changes. Plan and prioritize work under general direction with production requirements as primary driver.
Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE quality and productivity requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Design and install retrofits to existing systems and supports projects of all sizes
Performs diverse specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making
Prepares schematics and specifications
Maintains a progress schedule that meets project milestones
Provides documentation and support to the production team
Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs
Works closely with the Engineering team to integrate control solutions
Implement and validate the system design
Troubleshoot hardware software and instrument problems.
Based on customer specifications and scope documentation designs system layouts schematics and control devices
Creates control sequence of operation documents to ensure that the design meets customer expectations
Examine specific problem areas and efficiency opportunities and devise solutions. Determine process and equipment modifications required to produce desired technological improvements and equipment reliability goals.
Follow established protocols conduct experiments document results prepare reports and make presentations to management regarding process and equipment modifications designed to correct designated problems.
Setup editing networking and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLCs (Control Logix PLC-5 and SLCs).
Machine safety systems/devices (E Stops Light Curtains guard interlocks etc)
Reviewing and updating electrical drawings with AutoCad or modelling software
COMPETENCIES:
Excellent computer skills supported by ability to read electrical prints/schematics/specifications
Strong project management analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Detailed orientated with strong statistical process modeling and systems theory
Ability to modify controls for desired results
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Knowledge of process related standards.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to think critically and theoretically
Proven ability to develop successful partnerships with internal and external team members
Collaboration Skills
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Written and Oral Communication Proficiency
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Ethical Conduct
Technical and Analytical Capacity
Results Driven
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in engineering or minimum of 2 years of experience accompanying an Associates degree and/or technical school certificate specifically related to Controls and PLC
Minimum of 2 years experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs (all families) supported by a minimum of 2 years of practical Manufacturing experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering
Minimum of 2 years experience with Visual Basic and/or HTML/XML
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering
Strong understanding of mechanical components
Knowledge of material sciences metallurgy aluminum.
Knowledge of six sigma and LEAN manufacturing principles.
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.
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