Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Hebron, OH, United States

Job Description

Wood’s Operations America’s business is looking for a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer to work on a client site in Hebron, OH to contribute to the efficient and safe operation of our manufacturing plant located in Hebron, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control systems design, implementation, optimization, and will be responsible for maintaining and updating the Distributed Control System (DCS) as needed. The Controls Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our manufacturing processes through effective design, maintenance, and upgrades of control systems.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Control Systems Design: Develop and implement control strategies for various processes, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
PLC Programming: Program and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to control and monitor equipment.
SCADA Systems: Design and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to monitor and control manufacturing processes.
Instrumentation and Calibration: Specify and configure instrumentation devices, ensuring accurate measurements and adherence to industry standards. 
DCS System Maintenance: Manage and maintain the Distributed Control System (DCS), including regular inspections, troubleshooting, and software upgrades.
DCS Screen Development: Develop, update, and maintain DCS screens to ensure a clear and user-friendly interface for monitoring and controlling  the manufacturing process processes.
Alarm System Philosophy: Develop and implement an alarm system philosophy, ensuring that alarm systems are designed, configured, and maintained to industry best practices and standards.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Establish and steward performance metrics through KPIs related to control system reliability and effectiveness, alarm system effectiveness, and overall operational efficiency.
Process Optimization: Collaborate with process engineers to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements through control system enhancements.
Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency shutdown systems to ensure a rapid and controlled response to critical situations.
Documentation: Create and update technical documentation, including control system specifications, diagrams, manuals, and records of DCS maintenance, upgrades, and screen developments.
Compliance: Ensure that all control systems, alarm systems, and DCS screens adhere to regulatory requirements and industry standards, particularly those related to safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in control systems design and implementation within an industrial setting, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, function block diagram).
Strong knowledge of SCADA systems and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) design.
Experience in developing, updating, and maintaining DCS screens.
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and monitor performance through KPIs.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.